Perch Positioning Affects both Laying Hen Locomotion and Forces Experienced at the Keel

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Keel bone fractures in laying hens can occur due to falls and collisions within the housing system, although other factors such as genetics and nutrition contribute to the high fracture prevalence found in commercial laying hens. In addition, routine behaviors such as dustbathing or...

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Autores principales: Rufener, Christina, Rentsch, Ana K., Stratmann, Ariane, Toscano, Michael J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7401534/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32708400
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10071223

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7401534/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32708400
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10071223

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