The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Peta Taylor: Poultry Welfare Tips | Ep. 94

Optimizing poultry welfare is crucial for enhancing animal well-being and production efficiency. In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Peta Taylor, a lecturer in Animal Science at the University of Melbourne, discusses the complexities of poultry welfare. Dr. Taylor addresses abnormal behaviors in poultry, effective enrichment programs, and the impact of maternal calls on poultry welfare. She shares insights into optimizing range use for free-range systems and the significance of environmental enrichment. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on enhancing poultry welfare and production, available now on all major platforms.

What will you learn:

• Feather licking issues
• Effective enrichments
• Range use benefits
• Stress reduction methods
• Abnormal behaviors

Meet the guest:

Dr. Peta Taylor is a lecturer in Animal Science at the University of Melbourne, specializing in poultry welfare, housing effects, and enrichment programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Welfare from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor's degree in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience from La Trobe University. With extensive experience at the University of New England and La Trobe University, her research aims to improve the lives of animals through applied science.

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