A Description of Laying Hen Husbandry and Management Practices in Canada

A Description of Laying Hen Husbandry and Management Practices in Canada

Canadian laying hen farms are transitioning from conventional cage housing to furnished cage and non-cage housing systems to improve laying hen welfare. However, little is known about the current housing and management systems in Canada. This study addresses this knowledge gap by describing differen...

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Main Authors: Nienke van Staaveren, Caitlin Decina, Christine F. Baes, Tina M. Widowski, Olaf Berke, Alexandra Harlander-Matauschek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
aviary
furnished cage
floor system
management
housing
poultry
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/7/114

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