The effect of a bedding materials on performance, welfare and behavior of broiler chickens: A review

Bedding material has a significant effect on life, health and production of broiler chicken since they are in direct contact with litter. When condition litter is poor, it increases an occurrence pododermatitis. Birds living chronic pain move less consequently eat drink because that their efficient. The aim this review to compare different bedding materials used Europe elsewhere the world evaluate effects parameters, animal welfare. During last years, lot research been done using both traditional alternative materials. A part was evaluated as suitable or improving parameters. There evidence at least one quarter live constant due footpad dermatitis, joint inflammations other locomotory disorders for more than third live. system major challenge poultry Several substrates can be poultry. In general, we conclude that, finer particles lower However optimal must able absorb excess water but also dried properly. Another important aspect welfare opportunity manifest natural behaviour. Research clearly shows prefer perform dustbathing only dry dusty substrate.