Egg quality traits of laying hens reared in organic and conventional systems
This study aims to compare the physico-chemical properties of eggs (weight, eggshell breaking strength, Haugh index, yolk colour, lipid, cholesterol, protein, ash and dry matter) laid either by hens reared according to the organic method or by caged hens kept in conventional system. More than 1,400...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2010-04-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1631 |