Behavioral Differences of Laying Hens with Fractured Keel Bones within Furnished Cages

High prevalence of keel bone fractures in laying hens is reported in all housing systems. Keel fractures have been associated with pain and restricted mobility in hens in loose housing. The objective was to determine whether keel fractures were associated with activity of hens in furnished cages. Th...

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Published in:Front Vet Sci
Main Authors: Casey-Trott, Teresa M., Widowski, Tina M.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
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Veterinary Science
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4885835/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27303674
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2016.00042
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