Age-related changes in the shell gland and duodenum in relation to shell quality and bone strength in commercial laying hen hybrids
Abstract Background During the production period of laying hens, the number of cracked eggshells increases and the skeleton becomes brittle. Both these problems are related to ageing of the hen and cause economic problems for egg producers and impaired animal welfare. This study investigated key fac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2019-03-01
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Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0449-1 |