Nest preference and laying duration traits to select against floor eggs in laying hens
Abstract Background Floor eggs, which are defined as eggs that hens lay off-nest, are a major issue in cage-free layer poultry systems. They create additional work for farmers because they must be collected by hand. They are also usually soiled or broken, which results in economic losses. Nonetheles...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Genetics Selection Evolution |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-023-00780-8 |