The effect of laying hen strain on perching biomechanics and keel deviations
SUMMARY: Keel bone damage (KBD), including deviations and fractures, is a welfare concern in laying hens leading to pain and decreased egg production. Shifting towards alternative housing systems has highlighted a need to evaluate how laying hen strain and perch shape contributes to perching biomech...
| Published in: | Journal of Applied Poultry Research |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-12-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1056617124000928 |