Warm perches: a novel approach for reducing cold stress effect on production, plasma hormones, and immunity in laying hens

ABSTRACT: Cold temperature is a common environmental stressor that induces pathophysiological stress in birds with profound economic losses. Current methods used for preventing cold stress, such as reducing ventilation and using gas heaters, are facing challenges due to poor indoor air quality and d...

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Main Authors: J.Y. Hu, H.W. Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003257912100328X