Laying hen mortality in different indoor housing systems: a meta-analysis of data from commercial farms in 16 countries
Abstract Societal concern with the welfare of egg laying hens housed in conventional cages is fostering a transition towards cage-free systems in many countries. However, although cage-free facilities enable hens to move freely and express natural behaviours, concerns have also been raised over the...
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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