Hypothalamic vasotocin and tyrosine hydroxylase levels following maternal care and selection for low mortality in laying hens

BACKGROUND: Feather pecking and cannibalism are major concerns in poultry farming, both in terms of animal welfare and farm economics. Genetic selection and introduction of (aspects of) maternal care have been suggested as potential interventions to reduce feather pecking in laying hens. Altered bra...

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Autores principales: Hewlett, Susie E, Zeinstra, Elly C, van Eerdenburg, Frank JCM, Rodenburg, TB, van Kooten, Peter JS, van der Staay, FJ, Nordquist, Rebecca E
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2014
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4135344/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25080935
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-10-167

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4135344/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25080935
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-10-167

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