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Influence of genetic strain and access to litter on spatial distribution of 4 strains of laying hens in an aviary system
Many laying hen producers are transitioning from conventional cages to new housing systems including multi-tier aviaries. Aviary resources, such as litter areas, are intended to encourage hens’ expression of natural behaviors to improve their welfare. Little research has examined the influence of la...
Autores principales: | Ali, A. B. A., Campbell, D. L. M., Karcher, D. M., Siegford, J. M. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Poultry Science Association, Inc.
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5049101/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27444438 http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pew236 |
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