IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
This
chapter
investigates
climate
change’s
impact
on
broiler
chicken
production
and
reproduction.
With
patterns
shifting,
poultry
farming
faces
challenges
in
managing
heat
stress,
ensuring
reproductive
success,
maintaining
overall
yield.
The
physiological
responses
of
chickens
to
changing
environmental
conditions,
including
temperature
fluctuations
extreme
events,
will
be
explored.
Additionally,
adaptation
strategies
management
practices
mitigate
these
impacts
discussed.
By
synthesizing
existing
literature
empirical
evidence,
this
aims
provide
insights
into
understanding
addressing
the
complexities
change
industry,
offering
pathways
for
sustainable
a
climate.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
This
research
investigates
the
utilization
of
Natural
Language
Processing-based
WHISPER
model
for
decoding
chicken
vocalizations,
with
goal
comprehending
semantics
and
emotions
embedded
in
their
vocal
communications.
By
leveraging
advanced
acoustic
analysis
techniques,
study
focuses
on
interpreting
syntax
temporal
patterns
inherent
vocalizations
to
discern
underlying
affective
states
chickens.
approach
facilitates
a
non-invasive
method
monitoring
poultry
welfare,
enhancing
traditional
animal
welfare
assessments
which
often
rely
direct
human
observation
can
induce
stress
animals.
The
principal
results
from
application
demonstrate
its
efficacy
classifying
various
into
distinct
categories
that
reflect
specific
emotional
such
as
distress,
contentment,
fear.
classification
is
achieved
by
analyzing
frequency,
duration,
intensity
thus
providing
detailed
insight
well-being
Our
findings
indicate
real-time
using
NLP
techniques
significantly
improve
responsiveness
precision
interventions.
reduces
need
interaction,
minimizes
animals,
allows
continuous
assessment
farming
environment.
Furthermore,
highlights
potential
tools
recognizing
complex
could
lead
advancements
automated
systems.
underscores
transformative
integrating
sophisticated
computational
models
like
practices.
more
humane
efficient
this
contributes
broader
field
livestock
farming,
suggesting
shift
towards
scientifically
informed
welfare-centric
technologies
not
only
aids
immediate
improvement
but
also
supports
sustainable
operations
promoting
health
productivity
through
enhanced
standards.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
This
chapter
investigates
climate
change’s
impact
on
broiler
chicken
production
and
reproduction.
With
patterns
shifting,
poultry
farming
faces
challenges
in
managing
heat
stress,
ensuring
reproductive
success,
maintaining
overall
yield.
The
physiological
responses
of
chickens
to
changing
environmental
conditions,
including
temperature
fluctuations
extreme
events,
will
be
explored.
Additionally,
adaptation
strategies
management
practices
mitigate
these
impacts
discussed.
By
synthesizing
existing
literature
empirical
evidence,
this
aims
provide
insights
into
understanding
addressing
the
complexities
change
industry,
offering
pathways
for
sustainable
a
climate.
