Early Onset of Laying and Bumblefoot Favor Keel Bone Fractures

Numerous studies have demonstrated influences of hybrid, feed, and housing on prevalence of keel bone fractures, but influences of behavior and production on an individual level are less known. In this longitudinal study, 80 white and brown laying hens were regularly checked for keel bone deviations...

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Main Authors: Sabine G. Gebhardt-Henrich, Ernst K. F. Fröhlich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/4/0406