Assessment of Plumage and Integument Condition in Dual-Purpose Breeds and Conventional Layers

Assessment of Plumage and Integument Condition in Dual-Purpose Breeds and Conventional Layers

The assessment of plumage and integument condition in laying hens provides useful information about the occurrence of feather pecking and cannibalism. Although feather loss and skin injuries can result from mechanical abrasion or clinical diseases, they are valid animal-based indicators for behaviou...

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Main Authors: Mona Franziska Giersberg, Birgit Spindler, Nicole Kemper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
on-farm assessment
laying hens
feather pecking
cannibalism
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/12/97

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