The aim of the study was to determine the effect of varying housing conditions on production parameters of Polish Holstein-Friesian cows. The animals from the Experimental Station of the National Research Institute of Animal Production in Chorzelow were divided into three groups differing in ...

Adverse environmental conditions may change the behaviour of animals, making it considerably different from species- and sex-specific types of behaviours that are considered standard, and assuming pathological forms. The environmental conditions have a considerable effect on the development of...

The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations and emissions of greenhouse and odorous gases in different types of dairy cattle housing systems with the use of Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The study was performed in autumn and winter in four types of dairy cattle barns ...

Broiler farming is the fastest-growing animal production sector and broiler meat is the second most-consumed meat in the world. The intensification of broiler production often has a negative impact on the meat quality and carcass characteristics. Consumers, however, expect a quality product from...

Although the welfare of farm mink has been debated for decades, the status at mink farms has not previously been reported. Likewise, little is known about the variation in housing conditions and animal responses between mink farms, although relevant for identifying key opportunities and challenges. ...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the welfare of Simmental bulls maintained at the Małopolska Biotechnical Centre in Krasne. The evaluation was based on the following behavioural indicators: resting and walking time; the order and duration of visits to the feeding table after feed dispensation;...

The study was performed with Polish Holstein-Friesian (PHF) cows maintained in changing environmental conditions. Two groups of animals were established (with and without an outside yard), which were subjected to temporary crowding. The effects of age and rate of change in stocking density on milk...

Popielno White rabbit is the only native breed of rabbits suitable for rearing in both outdoor cages (backyard farming) and in confinement houses for commercial production. A 2015 study with nine herds of Popielno White rabbits was aimed to collect data on their productive and reproductive traits...

The aim of the study was to analyse the activity of Polish Holstein-Friesian cows depending on variable housing conditions during lactation, associated with short-term (30-day) reduction in the living area. The study used two groups of cows (25 animals per group) housed in sections with or without...

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of various types of deep litter from coniferous tree sawdust on living conditions of pigs in standard pens approximately 10 m² in area including behaviour, hygiene, daily weight gains, and concentration of harmful gas admixtures in the fattening ...