Published February 21, 2023 | Version v1
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Celle Plumage and Integument Condition Scoring System for Welfare and Health in Laying Hens

  • 1. Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

Description

The Celle Plumage and Integument Condition Scoring System for Welfare and Health in Laying Hens allows to perform a comprehensive assessment of the condition of living hens. It includes a detailed plumage condition scoring scheme for the regions head, neck, back, wing, tail, breast and belly. Furthermore, it is suitable to record injuries, assess damages of the keel bone, food pads and digital pads as well as claws.

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Bühring+Scholz-Celle Scoring scheme.pdf

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