title: Welfare of ducks in intensive units.
abstract: Intensive husbandry of ducks is currently creating problems with regard to the welfare of these birds. The improvement of hygiene conditions and rationalisation of husbandry have created a poor and restrictive environment, leading to the appearance of abnormal behaviour patterns, such as certain types of pecking. Solutions are proposed. Many factors are involved and vast fields remain open for study.
authors.affiliation: Grimaud Frères S.A., La Corbière, Roussay, France.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Raud
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Faure
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000592:standards*; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D004372:Ducks / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male