Simple Summary Animal welfare (AW) in conventional Dutch broiler production (ie, production
systems that only satisfy the legal minimum requirements) has been under critique for …

Broiler producers operate in a highly competitive and cost-price driven environment. In
addition, in recent years the societal pressure to improve animal welfare (AW) in broiler …

This paper presents a protocol for a formal expert judgment process using a heterogeneous
expert panel aimed at the quantification of continuous variables. The emphasis is on the …

A major food safety issue in pork is Salmonella contamination. A stochastic state-transition
simulation model was described to simulate the spread of Salmonella from multiplying …

Simple Summary Intensive broiler systems using fast-growing broiler strains at relatively high
stocking density (higher than 38 kg/m 2 ) are being criticised in Western countries because …

The introduction of classical swine fever virus (CSFV) into a country free of disease without
vaccination may have huge consequences in terms of both disease spread and economic …

The present study investigated 15 broiler and 13 fattening pig farmers’ willingness-to-convert
to alternative production systems with higher animal welfare standards compared to …

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is an important livestock disease in Thailand, with outbreaks
occurring every year. However, the effects of FMD control measures in Thailand have …

Soil quality is an important determinant of agricultural productivity, farm resilience and
environmental quality. Despite its importance, the incorporation of sustainable soil management in …

Context Intensive broiler production systems are criticized by EU citizens because of their
negative impact on animal welfare, the environment and human health. Objective To inform …