Effect of range use on endo- and ectoparasite infestation in italian organic egg production

In organic farms, hens can freely access the outdoor areas, a potential source of helminth infections. This study aimed to evaluate the effective use of free-range access in organic laying hen’s farms located in Italy. The other objective was to quantify the major risk factors for endo- and ectopara...

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Main Authors: Susanna Lolli, Guido Grilli, Lorenzo Ferrari, Paolo Ferrari, Valentina Ferrante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1564377