Articolo su “BMC Veterinary Research”

Disponibile online open access l’articolo “Rediscovering local breeds of naturally free-range hens: a survey on Italian consumers’ awareness of hen welfare and egg purchasing behavior” pubblicato sulla rivista BMC Veterinary Research (Springer Nature) a cura di Elena Gosso, Greta Falavigna, Valentina Lamonica, Cristina Lamberti, Simona Cirrincione, Laura Cavallarin, Maria Gabriella Giuffrida, Achille Schiavone.

The study has shown there is growing attention to animal and hen welfare and egg production methods. These results highlight a cultural dimension of hen welfare and hen breed awareness, thus suggesting that policymakers should promote the education of consumers on animal farming practices and local hen breeds, thereby achieving protection of their genetic heritage.

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