ChickenStress is a #H2020 project dedicated to understanding stress responsivity in laying hens (Grant Agreement Number 812777).

Joined February 2019
Replying to @EDesfilis
@EDesfilis and I are very proud of @AlessandraPross , who did an excellent job defending her PhD dissertation today at @DoctoratUdL on the chicken central extended amygdala and its implication in the stress response. Done at @IRBLleida_Info, as part of @ChickenStress EU project
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There is still time to submit an abstract for #UFAW2024. We welcome contributions exploring one or more of the disciplines that inform our understanding of animals and their welfare, including applied ethology, veterinary science, physiology and policy ➡️ufaw.org.uk/porto2024
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Thank you to everyone who has been involved with the ChickenStress Network. This is not the end but the beginning..... cordis.europa.eu/article/id/… @CORDIS_EU
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The deadline for applications for our mentoring scheme is fast approaching! Don’t miss out on the chance to develop your skills, forge international connections and support the development of #AnimalWelfare science worldwide ow.ly/iOMr50PaE5V
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Join us! We have two fully funded PhD positions available in my @WWTF VRG Group @univienna investigating the ontogeny and individual variation in extractive foraging. All info here: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Scient… and jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Scient… Please RT!
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The project was done in our research group, at @UdL_info @IRBLleida_Info . Very thankful to all committee members for their interesting and thoughtful comments
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ChickenStress retweeted
"People’s love of #animals, and distaste for #cruelty, is our greatest asset. We should use it." Insightful new blog item by @Lewis_Bollard #farming #animalwelfare #animalrights We love animals, why do we torture them? 👉us14.campaign-archive.com/?u…
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The EU's #broiler industry is filled with problems for 🐔 + 🌍 The 'Windstreek' design, which is currently being used in 🇳🇱, could change the game - combining high #animalwelfare standards with eco-friendly measures to pave a #sustainable path forward. ⬇️ #NoAnimalLeftBehind
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We are expanding the UFAW Mentoring Partnership to guide and support students interested in #AnimalWelfare research. Mentors, we need your expertise! Students, we’re ready to empower you. Learn more and sign up now ➡️ ow.ly/TRnz50PavXC
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What a finale to @ESPW2023, ChickenStress ESR Klara and her talk, 'Fat and furious, Dominant hens gain more weight over time in aviaries.' chickenstress.eu/chickenstre…
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Next up was ESR Endre who talked about laying hens displaying resilience to sleep disruption. @ESPW2023 @MSCActions chickenstress.eu/team/esrs/e…
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ESR Alex Johny this morning @ESPW2023 with his talk, 'Artificial light cues improve ramp use in early life of laying hens' @ESPW2023 @MSCActions chickenstress.eu/team/esrs/a…
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The ChickenStress network walked around the beautiful city of Prague last night🐔
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Great to see so many ChickenStress ESRs presenting their posters @ESPW2023 👏 chickenstress.eu/networkeven…
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ChickenStress ESR Kathy takes the stage @ESPW2023 talking about effects of hatching system factors on laying hen chicks in a step detour test.@MSCActions
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ChickenStress retweeted
Did you know that rabbits prefer not to live alone? Companionship is really important for them. Find out more about rabbits and top tips to keep them hoppy and healthy: ow.ly/t4I850OY8og #ItTakesTwo #RabbitAwarenessWeek #RAW23 @RabbitRWAF @thebsava @BVZS_Official
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