Keeping laying hens in furnished cages and an aviary housing system enhances their bone stability

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Authors

M. Leyendecker · University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation

H. Hamann · All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Farm Animal Breeding

J. Hartung · Animal Welfare Institute

Josef Kamphues · University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation

U. Neumann · University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation

Christian Sürie · Hannover Re (Germany)

O. Distl

Abstract

Tibia and humerus breaking strength of Lohmann Silver hybrids kept in conventional cages, furnished cages and an aviary with outdoor run were examined in two production cycles. Each trial lasted a full laying period; feeding, management and healthcare were identical for all hens. In both trials bone strength was investigated at the end of laying months 6, 9 and 14.

Topics & Keywords

Animal Nutrition and Physiology Livestock and Poultry Management Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: British Poultry Science

Volume 46, Issue 5, pp. 536-544

DOI: 10.1080/00071660500273094

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