Resources by Leonie Jacobs
| Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raising Fowl and Small Animals in Urban Areas | Sep 28, 2018 | 2902-1086 (APSC-148NP) | |||
| Transporting Poultry in a Humane Manner | Poultry is transported for a few different reasons, for instance to fairs or markets, to a new owner, the vet, or to slaughter. Unfortunately, few people put much thought into how to best transport their fowl. As a result, birds experience distress, get sick or die in transit. This can be easily avoided. Consider the following factors before transporting fowl. |
Sep 27, 2023 | 2902-1088 (APSC-188NP) | ||
| Small-scale Poultry Housing | Apr 28, 2023 | 2902-1092 (APSC-186NP) | |||
| Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying? 5 Factors that Impact Egg Production | Jul 12, 2022 | 2902-1097 (APSC-180NP) | |||
| Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl | Oct 2, 2018 | 2902-1098 (APSC-149NP) | |||
| Welfare considerations for on-farm or backyard slaughter of poultry | Jan 28, 2019 | APSC-152NP | |||
| Euthanasia for Broiler Chickens: Manual and Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Methods | Oct 15, 2019 | APSC-161P | |||
| Castration in the U.S. Swine Industry: Animal Welfare Implications and Alternatives | Dec 11, 2020 | APSC-174P | |||
| Animal Welfare Standards and Marketing | Oct 14, 2021 | APSC-177P | |||
| Kinky Back (Spondylolisthesis) in Broiler Chickens: What We Can Do Today to Reduce the Problem | Sep 20, 2023 | APSC-189P | |||
| Footpad Dermatitis in Poultry: A Common Issue in Commercial and Backyard Flocks | Footpad dermatitis refers to a lesion on the footpad and/or toes, characterized by black, necrotic skin and inflammation. This is a widespread condition that can occur in any poultry flock, from mini scale backyard birds to large-scale commercial settings. This publication covers information about the prevalence, causes, methods to keep track, and some potential remedies. |
Oct 2, 2023 | APSC-191P | ||
| Predators for Free-Ranging Poultry | Predation is a common risk for poultry that are allowed to roam freely outdoors (Fig. 1). Predator types may differ depending on the region. Therefore, this article may not cover all possible predators for a specific geographical region. This article provides an overview of potential flock predators, how to identify the predator, and approaches to avoid predation in your free-range poultry flock. |
Sep 28, 2023 | APSC-192P |