Keel bone fractures are more prevalent in White Leghorn hens than in Red Jungle fowl hens-A pilot study.
Fractures and deviations to the keel bone are common in commercial laying hens, with reported variations in occurrence across strains and breeds. The aetiology is not fully understood, however, modern genetics and selection for efficient egg production has been claimed to be important factors for th...
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Auteurs principaux: | Käthe Elise Kittelsen, Pall Gretarsson, Per Jensen, Jens Peter Christensen, Ingrid Toftaker, Randi Oppermann Moe, Guro Vasdal |
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Langue: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021
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