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Computer vision as a tool for monitoring behaviour

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 February 2018

D. M. Sergeant ,
J. M. Forbes  and
R. D. Boyle
D. M. Sergeant
Affiliation:
School of Computer Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT
J. M. Forbes
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT
R. D. Boyle
Affiliation:
School of Computer Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT
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Locomotion is recognized as an important aspect of behaviour and knowledge of the locomotion of broiler chickens is important for their health and welfare (Lewis and Hurnik, 1989). Würbel (1995) suggested that certain behaviours can give an indication of poor welfare and that preference tests may be used to ‘fine tune’ a housing system.

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BSAP Occasional Publication , Volume 20: Animal Choices , 1997 , pp. 77 - 79
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 1997

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