Effects of litter and additional enrichment elements on the occurrence of feather pecking in pullets and laying hens – A focused review
Abstract Severe feather pecking (SFP) is a serious problem in the egg production industry with regard to animal welfare and performance. The multifactorial causes of SFP are discussed in the areas of genetics, feeding, husbandry, stable climate and management. Several studies on the influence of man...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Veterinary Medicine and Science |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.184 |