The influence of genetic strain on fear and anxiety responses of laying hens housed in a cage-free environment

Cage-free environments provide more behavioral opportunities for hens than cages, but fear responses in such open housing can lead to injuries and challenging human-animal interactions. This study evaluated the impact of genetic strain on fear and anxiety responses in two brown and one white genetic...

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Main Authors: Bhavisha P. Gulabrai, Aaron S. Kiess, Kenneth E. Anderson, Allison N. Pullin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579125004432
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