Validation of an Ultra-Wideband Tracking System for Recording Individual Levels of Activity in Broilers

Validation of an Ultra-Wideband Tracking System for Recording Individual Levels of Activity in Broilers

Individual data on activity of broilers is valuable, as activity may serve as a proxy for multiple health, welfare and performance indicators. However, broilers are often kept in large groups, which makes it difficult to identify and monitor them individually. Sensor technologies might offer solutio...

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Main Authors: Malou van der Sluis, Britt de Klerk, Esther D. Ellen, Yvette de Haas, Thijme Hijink, T. Bas Rodenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
tracking
broilers
activity
ultra-wideband
group housing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/8/580

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