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The influence of environmental enrichment and stocking density on the plumage and health conditions of laying hen pullets

In this study, the effects of environmental enrichment, stocking density, and microclimate on feather condition, skin injuries, and other health parameters were investigated. During 2 rearing periods (RP), non-beak-trimmed Lohmann Brown hybrid pullets were housed in an aviary system for rearing with...

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Autores principales: Liebers, Christopher J, Schwarzer, Angela, Erhard, Michael, Schmidt, Paul, Louton, Helen
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Poultry Science Association, Inc. 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6527515/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30715510
http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez024