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- Title
Evaluating the Sustainability of Egg Production in Turkey: A Standardized Data Approach.
- Authors
KALKAN, Neslihan; YALÇIN, Servet
- Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate egg production systems within the scope of sustainability criteria under Turkey conditions. Materials and Methods: A standardized data approach was used to measure sustainability and compare egg production systems. The study covered a one-year egg-laying cycle of 24 farms including conventional cage, organic, and free-range systems. Results: Hens in conventional cages had higher egg production and lower feed intake compared to hens in organic and free-range systems. The highest mortality was found in the free-range hens while the lowest was in the conventional cage system. All hens were fully feathered in the organic egg production system, which was followed, by free-range and conventional cage. This result led to a better social sustainability score for non-cage systems. Economic issues of sustainability had higher scores in conventional cage and organic egg production than those in the free-range system. The hen number per m2 in the total farm area was lower in organic and free-range than those in conventional cage systems (P=0.003), nonetheless, the total land occupation area was found similar. Conclusion: The high scores obtained for economic and environmental indicators of sustainability in conventional cage system led to the highest total sustainability score. The management practices should be improved in free-range and organic egg production systems to achieve higher sustainability scores in Turkey.
- Subjects
TURKEY; AGRICULTURAL egg production; ENVIRONMENTAL indicators; SUSTAINABILITY; SUSTAINABLE development; SOCIAL sustainability; ECONOMIC indicators; EGGS
- Publication
Journal of Animal Production / Hayvansal Üretim, 2021, Vol 62, Issue 1, p7
- ISSN
1301-9597
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.29185/hayuretim.768934