Research Article

Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province

Volume: 7 Number: 2 December 31, 2024
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Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine and evaluate the level of animal welfare in sheep farming enterprises in the central district of Igdir province. In the study, the data obtained through the face-to-face survey method from 100 enterprises was evaluated. In the assessment, it was determined that in terms of animal welfare, the resting, lighting, ventilation, feeding and watering areas were sufficient at a rate of 72%, 76%, 83%, 72%, and 75%, respectively. It was reported that 97% of enterprises had lamb compartments, of which 67% were sufficient. Ram compartments were present in 73% of enterprises, and 60% of them were sufficient. Sick animal compartments existed in 72% of enterprises, and 47% of them were sufficient. Lambing compartments were found in 76% of enterprises, and 54% of them were sufficient. When the animal welfare related parts of the enterprises were examined, it was determined that shearing sheds, footbaths, sheep baths, vehicle baths, loading ramps, and manager/caretaker houses were not present in 73%, 92%, 92%, 92%, 51%, and 71% of enterprises, respectively. It was found that 63% of enterprises did not have lambing pens, and 70% did not perform cord cleaning. It was determined that 90% of enterprises had lame animals, and 79% had been attacked by foreign animals. As a result, in order to ensure the permanence of animal welfare, it will create an awareness in producers that institutions and organizations require animal shelters to comply with animal welfare while building, renovating, or providing livestock support.

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Ethical Statement

For this study; Permission was granted by Iğdır University Scıentific Research and Publication Ethics Board Headship for the appropriateness of this study (Meeting Date: 14.02.2024 and Meeting Number: 2024/5).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 12, 2024

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

February 29, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 15, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Ulusoy, M., Koçak, G., & Yılmaz, İ. (2024). Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province. Journal of Agriculture, 7(2), 114-124. https://doi.org/10.46876/ja.1444911
AMA
1.Ulusoy M, Koçak G, Yılmaz İ. Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province. JOAG. 2024;7(2):114-124. doi:10.46876/ja.1444911
Chicago
Ulusoy, Mesut, Gökhan Koçak, and İsa Yılmaz. 2024. “Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province”. Journal of Agriculture 7 (2): 114-24. https://doi.org/10.46876/ja.1444911.
EndNote
Ulusoy M, Koçak G, Yılmaz İ (December 1, 2024) Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province. Journal of Agriculture 7 2 114–124.
IEEE
[1]M. Ulusoy, G. Koçak, and İ. Yılmaz, “Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province”, JOAG, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 114–124, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.46876/ja.1444911.
ISNAD
Ulusoy, Mesut - Koçak, Gökhan - Yılmaz, İsa. “Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province”. Journal of Agriculture 7/2 (December 1, 2024): 114-124. https://doi.org/10.46876/ja.1444911.
JAMA
1.Ulusoy M, Koçak G, Yılmaz İ. Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province. JOAG. 2024;7:114–124.
MLA
Ulusoy, Mesut, et al. “Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province”. Journal of Agriculture, vol. 7, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 114-2, doi:10.46876/ja.1444911.
Vancouver
1.Mesut Ulusoy, Gökhan Koçak, İsa Yılmaz. Study to Determine the Level of Animal Welfare in Sheep Farms in The Central District of Iğdır Province. JOAG. 2024 Dec. 1;7(2):114-2. doi:10.46876/ja.1444911