Sistemas alternativos de criação com ênfase no bem-estar de aves poedeiras:

Abstract

Animal welfare has become the target of discussions in different social segments, especially through institutions that seek to ensure the end or improvements in the way of producing animals and their derivatives in industrial schools. With regard to laying hens, the highlight of these reflections is especially due to the rigid models of rearing in cages, which are considered abusive against the minimum rights of animal welfare. In light of this reality, this research sought to collect and discuss data on the importance of the welfare of laying birds. The general objective of this research is to analyze the process of rearing laying birds in their different systems and its implications for the welfare of these animals. With a view to achieving the aforementioned objectives, the methodological procedure adopted to develop this research consisted of a bibliographic review of an exploratory nature through a survey in publicly accessible databases such as articles in electronic journals, federal government portals, digital and printed books. The research results revealed that in Brazil the production of eggs through conventional cages is still predominant and that changing this fact requires the creation of more precise legislation and stricter inspection. In addition, through this research, it was possible to verify that the alternative models favor significant improvements for the welfare of birds and consequently improve the quality of the eggs produced, which in turn has a greater acceptance by consumers.