Impact of Housing Environment on the Immune System in Chickens: A Review
During their lifespan, chickens are confronted with a wide range of acute and chronic stressors in their housing environment that may threaten their welfare and health by modulating the immune system. Especially chronic stressful conditions can exceed the individual’s allostatic load, with negative...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/7/1138 |