Basic data on pullet rearing and business management
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Project management: Prof. Dr. Knierim, Ute; Dr. Keppler, Christiane
Project participants: Dipl.-Ing. agr. M.Sc. Staack, Marion; Achhilles, Werner; Weigand, Victoria; Schiffer, Katrin Juliane
Project description:
The most common production methods and management measures as well as performance data of pullet rearing were described as part of a literature review and from experience gained in connection with own research projects. The needs and requirements of pullets were taken into account. In order to collect labor management data, the number and duration of various work processes were recorded on a total of 32 farms (10 conventional floor systems, 6 organic floor systems, 10 conventional aviary systems, 6 organic aviary systems). The data was used to calculate 8 exemplary models for the above-mentioned husbandry methods, each in 2 different house size units. A matrix was developed to record the economics of pullet rearing. In the course of an expert survey, data was collected from 16 farms and 4 models were created for conventional floor housing, organic floor housing, conventional aviary housing and organic aviary housing.
Supported by KTBL Darmstadt