Physical Injuries and Hair Corticosterone Concentration in Rabbit Kits from Single- and Group-Housed Does Kept on a Commercial Farm
In intense breeding programs, rabbits are exposed to numerous stress factors which could affect their welfare and health. It has been suggested that group housing is more comfortable for does and similar to the living conditions of European wild rabbits. In this study, we compared three different ho...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/196 |