Effect of housing system on the calcium requirement of laying hens and on eggshell quality

The effects of housing systems on the calcium requirement for eggshell production, eggshell quality and on the breaking strength of the hen's tibia were evaluated. Unenriched cages (UN) (24 laying hens), enriched cages (EN) (16 laying hens) and floor system (FS) (24 laying hens) were used in th...

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Published in:	Czech Journal of Animal Science
Main Authors:	M. Lichovníková, L. Zeman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2008-04-01
Subjects:	enriched cage unenriched cage floor system eggshell production ca requirement
Online Access:	https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-200804-0004_effect-of-housing-system-on-the-calcium-requirement-of-laying-hens-and-on-eggshell-quality.php