The effects of housing systems and age of hens on the weight and cholesterol concentration of the egg

The effects of laying hen age and the housing of laying hens in conventional cages, enriched cages, litter system and outdoor system on egg weight and yolk and egg cholesterol concentration were studied. ISA brown laying hens were used in the experiment. The characteristics were measured at 39, 50,...

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Main Authors: Ľ. Zemková, J. Simeonovová, M. Lichovníková, K. Somerlíková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2007-04-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-200704-0005_the-effects-of-housing-systems-and-age-of-hens-on-the-weight-and-cholesterol-concentration-of-the-egg.php