Relation between Feed Particle Size Distribution and Plumage Condition in Laying Hens on Commercial Farms

Relation between Feed Particle Size Distribution and Plumage Condition in Laying Hens on Commercial Farms

In this cross-sectional study, 103 complete feed samples from laying hen herds affected by plumage damage as an indirect measure for severe feather pecking (affected herds; AH, <i>n</i> = 37) and control herds without plumage damage (control herd; CH, <i>n</i> = 66) of commer...

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Main Authors: Ruben Schreiter, Klaus Damme, Markus Freick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
egg production
animal welfare
layers
feather pecking
sieve analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/773

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