A cross-sectional study on feather cover damage in Canadian laying hens in non-cage housing systems

A cross-sectional study on feather cover damage in Canadian laying hens in non-cage housing systems

Abstract Background Feather damage (FD) resulting from feather pecking remains a concern in non-cage housing systems for laying hens worldwide. This study aimed to identify bird-, housing-, and management-related factors associated with FD in non-cage housing systems as the egg production sector pha...

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Main Authors: Caitlin Decina, Olaf Berke, Nienke van Staaveren, Christine F. Baes, Tina M. Widowski, Alexandra Harlander-Matauschek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Chicken
Feather pecking
Aviary
Floor system
Welfare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2168-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2168-2

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