Ethological parameters and performance of Hy Line W-98 and ISA Brown hens when housed in furnished cages Parâmetros etológicos e desempenho de poedeiras Hy line W-98 e Isa Brown alojadas em gaiolas enriquecidas

Ethological parameters and performance of Hy Line W-98 and ISA Brown hens when housed in furnished cages Parâmetros etológicos e desempenho de poedeiras Hy line W-98 e Isa Brown alojadas em gaiolas enriquecidas

This study was carried out throughout a laying period to compare the behaviour and performance of two groups of commercial layers, 180 ISA Brown and 120 Hy line W98, housed at 17 weeks of age in furnished cages with a nest box, perches, dust-bath, and claw shortening device. Based on productive para...

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Main Authors: V.F.B. Roll, G.A.M. Levrino, R.C. Briz, T. Buil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2008-06-01
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
Subjects:
galinha
comportamento
banho de areia
plumagem
gaiola enriquecida
hen
behaviour
dust-bath
feather cover
furnished cage
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