Welfare Consequences of Omitting Beak Trimming in Barn Layers
Beak trimming is used worldwide as a method of reducing the damage to feathers and skin caused by injurious pecking in laying hens. However, beak trimming also causes some welfare issues as trimming the beak results in pain and sensory loss. Due to this dilemma, there is an ongoing discussion in sev...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2017-12-01
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| Sraith: | Frontiers in Veterinary Science |
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| Rochtain ar líne: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2017.00222/full |