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Preference testing for UV light spectrum and intensity in laying hens
Sunlight intensity and UV radiation may affect free-range hens' use of the outside range, particularly when sunlight is intense with a high UV index. However, it is uncertain what aspect of sunlight (brightness or UV) may be most aversive to hens to discourage them from leaving standard indoor...
Autores principales: | Rana, Md Sohel, Cohen-Barnhouse, Andrew M., Lee, Caroline, Campbell, Dana L.M. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8080526/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33872863 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2021.101063 |
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