Limb bone strength and movement in laying hens from different housing systems (1990)

Knowles, T. G., Broom, D. M.

Abstract

The amount of movement possible for laying hens in battery cages was insufficient to avoid the development of osteopenia and consequent bone fragility.

Published
1990

Animal Type
Bird, Chicken

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Citation
Knowles, T. G., Broom, D. M. 1990. Limb bone strength and movement in laying hens from different housing systems. Veterinary Record 126, 354-356.

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