The Effect of Rearing and Adult Environment on HPA Axis Responsivity and Plumage Condition in Laying Hens

The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis responsivity is influenced by early life experience and also modified by the environment an individual experiences as an adult. Because laying hens are transferred from rearing to laying farms at 16–18 weeks of age, they are well suited to study the inte...

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Main Authors: Janicke Nordgreen, Lucille Dumontier, Tom V. Smulders, Judit Vas, Rupert Palme, Andrew M. Janczak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/23/3422
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