Forced-Molting Using Alternative Feeds to Improve the Welfare of Laying Hens
Commercial laying hens are kept in production until approximately 80 weeks of life, when the first production cycle usually ends, after which they are often discarded due to the decrease in the number of eggs produced and shell quality. However, in situations of high demand for eggs in the market,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Instituto de Zootecnia
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Boletim de Indústria Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://10.153.18.28/index.php/bia/article/view/1855 |