The effect of laying hen strain on perching biomechanics and keel deviations

SUMMARY: Keel bone damage (KBD), including deviations and fractures, is a welfare concern in laying hens leading to pain and decreased egg production. Shifting towards alternative housing systems has highlighted a need to evaluate how laying hen strain and perch shape contributes to perching biomech...

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Main Authors: Emily DePaoli, Doug Korver, Clover Bench
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Poultry Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1056617124000928
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