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Effect of Environmental Complexity and Stocking Density on Fear and Anxiety in Broiler Chickens

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Broiler chickens are conventionally housed in monotonous environments at high stocking densities, which can negatively affect their welfare. This study evaluated the impact of environmental complexity and stocking density on anxiety and fear in broilers. Through behavioral testing, w...

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Autores principales: Anderson, Mallory G., Campbell, Andrew M., Crump, Andrew, Arnott, Gareth, Newberry, Ruth C., Jacobs, Leonie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8388751/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34438839
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11082383