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Later exposure to perches and nests reduces individual hens' occupancy of vertical space in an aviary and increases force of falls at night

Tiered aviaries are intended to improve laying hen welfare by providing resources that enable them to perform essential behaviors. However, hens must be able to navigate these complex systems efficiently and safely. This study investigated the influence of providing perches and nests starting at 17...

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Autores principales: Ali, B.A., Toscano, M., Siegford, J.M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8913759/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31504904
http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez506

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