The welfare of layer hens in cage and cage-free housing systems
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DOI: 10.1017/s0043933917000812
Abstract: Historically, animal welfare has been defined by the absence of negative states such as disease, hunger and thirst. However, a shift in animal welfare science has led to the understanding that good animal welfare cannot… read more here.
Keywords: conventional cages; animal welfare; housing; cage free ... See more keywords
Colonization of internal organs by Salmonella Enteritidis in experimentally infected laying hens of four commercial genetic lines in conventional cages and enriched colony housing
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey541
Abstract: ABSTRACT The prevalence of Salmonella Enteritidis in commercial eggâlaying flocks is a prominent public health concern because contaminated eggs cause human illness. Deposition of this pathogen inside eggs results from bacterial colonization of reproductive tissues… read more here.
Keywords: conventional cages; salmonella enteritidis; laying hens; egg ... See more keywords