Suggestions to Derive Maximum Stocking Densities for Layer Pullets

Stocking densities for domestic chickens (<i>Gallus gallus domesticus</i>) are regulated by the Council Directives of the European Union for both laying hens and broiler chickens. For layer pullets no regulation of stocking density has been established yet. Based on the existing Council...

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Main Authors: E. Tobias Krause, Lars Schrader
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/6/348