Association with Different Housing and Welfare Parameters on Results of a Novel Object Test in Laying Hen Flocks on Farm

The objective of this on-farm study was to determine if flocks showing feather damage and/or cannibalism would have a higher fear response to the novel object (NOT) and the association between different housing and welfare parameters on results of the NOT. Therefore, 16 flocks were observed during t...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Hüttner, Annette Clauß, Lea Klambeck, Robby Andersson, Nicole Kemper, Birgit Spindler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/13/2207