Genetic variation of keel and long bone skeletal properties for 5 lines of laying hens

Summary: Fractures to the keel bone is one of the greatest problems facing the laying hen industry. With most severe effects observed in non-cage housing, frequencies are expected to dramatically increase as the industry continues transitioning away from battery cages. Incidences within commercial s...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: L. Candelotto, M. Stadelmann, S.G. Gebhardt-Henrich, A. Stratmann, T.G.H. van de Braak, D. Guggisberg, P. Zysset, M.J. Toscano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Poultry Research
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1056617120300866