Exposure to Increased Environmental Complexity during Rearing Reduces Fearfulness and Increases Use of Three-Dimensional Space in Laying Hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)

The complexity of the rearing environment is important for behavioral development and fearfulness. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that laying hens reared in a complex aviary system with exposure to mild intermittent stressors would be less fearful, less sensitive to stress, and wou...

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Autores principales: Brantsæter, Margrethe, Nordgreen, Janicke, Rodenburg, T. Bas, Tahamtani, Fernanda M., Popova, Anastasija, Janczak, Andrew M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
Materias:
Veterinary Science
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4770049/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26973843
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2016.00014

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4770049/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26973843
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2016.00014

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