Risk factors associated with keel bone and foot pad disorders in laying hens housed in aviary systems

Volume: 95, Issue: 3, Pages: 482 - 488
Published: Mar 1, 2016
Abstract
Aviary systems for laying hens offer space and opportunities to perform natural behaviors. However, hen welfare can be impaired due to increased risk for keel bone and foot pad disorders in those systems. This cross-sectional study (N = 47 flocks) aimed to assess prevalences of keel bone and foot pad disorders in laying hens housed in aviaries in Belgium to identify risk factors for these disorders and their relation to egg production....
Paper Details
Title
Risk factors associated with keel bone and foot pad disorders in laying hens housed in aviary systems
Published Date
Mar 1, 2016
Volume
95
Issue
3
Pages
482 - 488
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