Utilizing 3-dimensional models to assess keel bone damage in laying hens throughout the lay cycle

ABSTRACT: The global egg industry is rapidly transitioning to cage-free egg production from conventional cages. Hens housed in cage-free systems have an increased prevalence of keel damage that could lead to reduced egg production and compromised well-being. The objective of this study was to determ...

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Main Authors: Brittney J. Emmert, Prafulla Regmi, Cara I. Robison, Woo K. Kim, Darrin M. Karcher
格式: Article
語言:English
出版: Elsevier 2024-07-01
叢編:Poultry Science
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在線閱讀:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124003833