Effects of non-fasting molting on performance, oxidative stress, intestinal morphology, and liver health of laying hens

Animal welfare concerns in laying-hen production facilities have necessitated research on alternative strategies for improving egg production and hen health. At present, most laying-hen facilities in China use the fasting method, but with international emphasis on animal welfare, scholars have begun...

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Main Authors: Meng Lei, Lei Shi, Chenxuan Huang, Yawei Yang, Bo Zhang, Jianshe Zhang, Yifan Chen, Dehe Wang, Erying Hao, Fengling Xuan, Hui Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1100152/full