Air Quality in Alternative Housing Systems may have an Impact on Laying Hen Welfare. Part II—Ammonia

Air Quality in Alternative Housing Systems may have an Impact on Laying Hen Welfare. Part II—Ammonia

The EU ban on conventional barren cages for laying hens from 2012 has improved many aspects of laying hen welfare. The new housing systems allow for the expression of highly-motivated behaviors. However, the systems available for intensive large-scale egg production (e.g., aviaries, floor housing sy...

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Main Authors: Bruce David, Cecilie Mejdell, Virginie Michel, Vonne Lund, Randi Oppermann Moe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
furnished cages
loose housing
aviaries
behaviour
health
poultry
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/3/0389

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