Relationship between Bone Stability and Egg Production in Genetically Divergent Chicken Layer Lines

Relationship between Bone Stability and Egg Production in Genetically Divergent Chicken Layer Lines

Impaired animal welfare due to skeletal disorders is likely one of the greatest issues currently facing the egg production industry. Reduced bone stability in laying hens is frequently attributed to long-term selection for increased egg production. The present study sought to analyse the relationshi...

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Main Authors: Simon Jansen, Ulrich Baulain, Christin Habig, Annett Weigend, Ingrid Halle, Armin Manfred Scholz, Henner Simianer, Ahmad Reza Sharifi, Steffen Weigend
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
bone mineral density
bone breaking strength
fractures
laying hens
laying performance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/5/850

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