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Research article2001Peer reviewed

Note on a method for individual recognition in feed pecking in free running groups of hens

Brannas E, Wiklund BS, Burel C, Ciszuk P, Liljedahl LE, Kiessling A

Abstract

A system for automatic registration and individual recognition of feed pecking (activity and quantity) in groups of free running hens was tested. A PIT (Passive Integrated Transponder)-tag system was used to separate and register individuals when they were feeding. An electronic balance system placed under the feeder registered the amount eaten by each individual on a PC. A test with two different feed stuffs; oat and wheat was performed on three hens during a total of 6 weeks. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved

Published in

Applied Animal Behaviour Science
2001, Volume: 70, number: 3, pages: 239-243
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV

      SLU Authors

      • Brännäs, Eva

        • Department of Aquaculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

        • Wiklund, Bo-Sören

          • Department of Aquaculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

          • Kiessling, Anders

            • Department of Aquaculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

          UKÄ Subject classification

          Environmental Sciences related to Agriculture and Land-use

          Publication identifier

          DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-1591(00)00157-X

          Permanent link to this page (URI)

          https://res.slu.se/id/publ/207