Rearing laying hens: Early environmental complexity and genetic strain have life-long effects on keel bone size and fractures

Rearing laying hens: Early environmental complexity and genetic strain have life-long effects on keel bone size and fractures

Keel bone damage (KBD) is a major welfare concern for laying hens. Environmental complexity during rearing is suggested to promote skeletal development and reduce KB fractures (KBF). We investigated the effect of rearing environment and genetic strain on KB development and health. Three consecutive...

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Main Authors: Ana K. Rentsch, Vickneswary Aingkaran, Erin Ross, Tina M. Widowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Poultry Science
Subjects:
Laying hens
Pullets
Keel bone fractures
Aviary housing
Furnished cages
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124010599
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