Keel bone fractures induce a depressive-like state in laying hens
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-59940-1
Abstract: In commercial flocks of laying hens, keel bone fractures (KBFs) are prevalent and associated with behavioural indicators of pain. However, whether their impact is severe enough to induce a depressive-like state of chronic stress is… read more here.
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