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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Main Authors: Cynthia Schuck-Paim, Elsa Negro-Calduch, Wladimir J. Alonso
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b6ab6da525094135b13d7a4051c82957
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