Impact of Stocking Densities on the Microbiota of the Cloaca, Eggshell, and Egg Content of White Egg Layers in Colony Cages

Impact of Stocking Densities on the Microbiota of the Cloaca, Eggshell, and Egg Content of White Egg Layers in Colony Cages

Food safety is a major concern for commercial poultry producers and consumers. Currently, there is also pressure from retailers and legislators to increase the space per hen in cages. Five different density treatments consisting of six (208 in<sup>2</sup>/bird), nine (139 in<sup>2&...

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Main Authors: Benjamin N. Alig, Kenneth E. Anderson, Ramon D. Malheiros, Justin H. Lowery, Lin L. Walker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Poultry
Subjects:
laying hens
stocking density
food safety
<i>Salmonella</i>
microbiota
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2674-1164/2/3/31

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