Effects of lighted incubation and foraging enrichment during rearing on individual fear behavior, corticosterone, and neuroplasticity in laying hen pullets
ABSTRACT: Environmental conditions during incubation and rearing can influence stress responsivity of laying hen pullets throughout their lifespan, and therefore have important implications for their welfare. In this study, a 12:12h green LED light-dark cycle during incubation and larvae provisionin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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Series: | Poultry Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003257912400244X |