Impact of Perch Provision Timing on Activity and Musculoskeletal Health of Laying Hens

Impact of Perch Provision Timing on Activity and Musculoskeletal Health of Laying Hens

Laying hens can experience a progressive increase in bone fragility due to the ongoing mobilization of calcium from bones for eggshell formation. Over time, this escalates their susceptibility to bone fracture, which can reduce their mobility and cause pain. The provision of perches as an exercise o...

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Main Authors: Mallory G. Anderson, Alexa M. Johnson, Cerano Harrison, Mireille Arguelles-Ramos, Ahmed Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
laying hen
perch provision
musculoskeletal health
activity level
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/265

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