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Lack of access to an open water source for bathing inhibited the development of the preen gland and preening behavior in Sanshui White ducks

As a species of waterfowl, ducks rely on access to water to facilitate feeding behaviors. Further, wet preening behavior in ducks relies on access to water and is a key behavior for duck welfare. Traditionally, Chinese duck farms provide not only free access to drinking water in the duck house but a...

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Autores principales: Mi, Jiandui, Wang, Hongling, Chen, Xiaohui, Hartcher, Kate, Wang, Yan, Wu, Yinbao, Liao, Xindi
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7647854/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33142437
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.08.018