Preference testing for UV light spectrum and intensity in laying hens

Sunlight intensity and UV radiation may affect free-range hens' use of the outside range, particularly when sunlight is intense with a high UV index. However, it is uncertain what aspect of sunlight (brightness or UV) may be most aversive to hens to discourage them from leaving standard indoor...

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Main Authors: Md Sohel Rana, Andrew M. Cohen-Barnhouse, Caroline Lee, Dana L.M. Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579121000973