Keel Fracture Causes Stress and Inflammatory Responses and Inhibits the Expression of the Orexin System in Laying Hens
Keel fracture has negative effects on the health and welfare of laying hens. We investigated effects of keel fracture on stress, inflammation, and the orexin system in laying hens. Ninety 17-week-old Lohmann white laying hens were palpated and euthanatized at 42 weeks old, and marked as normal keel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/10/804 |