Histology of the Ovary of the Laying Hen (Gallus domesticus)
Veterinary Sciences, 2017 The laying hen (Gallus domesticus) is a robust animal model for epithelial ovarian cancer. The use of animal models is critical in identifying early disease markers and developing and testing chemotherapies. We describe the microscopic characteristics of
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Variation in digestibility parameters related to feed efficiency between and within two laying hen lines [PDF]
Poultry ScienceTo meet the increasing demand for eggs, while limiting the environmental impact, an increased efficiency of laying hen production is required. Feed efficiency (FE) plays a major role in this.
Ghyslaine C.B. Schopen +8 more
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Implications for welfare, productivity and sustainability of the variation in reported levels of mortality for laying hen flocks kept in different housing systems: A meta-analysis of ten studies [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Data from ten sources comprising 3,851 flocks were modelled to identify variation in levels of mortality in laying hens. The predicted increase with age was curvilinear with significant variation between the seven breed categories. Mortality was higher
Lambton, Sarah L. +2 more
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Dietary Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Products Enhance Egg Yolk Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Color Without Compromising Laying-Hen Performance: A Meta-Analysis [PDF]
AnimalsHemp (Cannabis sativa L.) products have gained attention in poultry nutrition for their rich content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), bioactive compounds, and potential functional benefits.
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Effect of fermented laying hen manure and starter feed as growing media on black soldier fly larvae development [PDF]
BIO Web of Conferences, 2023 This study aimed to evaluate the development of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae when reared on different feeding media, specifically using varying ratios of fermented laying hen manure and starter feed.
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The effect of space allowance in the cage and floor systems on feather condition and egg production [PDF]
Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 2022 The egg production sector is in a transitional period with regard to the permitted housing systems, i.e. rearing in conventional cages under certain conditions to the complete ban of any form of cage system.
Škrbić Zdenka +6 more
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Deep Learning for Laying Hen Activity Recognition Using Wearable Sensors
Agriculture, 2023 Laying hen activities in modern intensive housing systems can dramatically influence the policies needed for the optimal management of such systems. Intermittent monitoring of different behaviors during daytime cannot provide a good overview, since daily
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Animals, 2022 Injurious pecking, commonly controlled by beak trimming (BT), is a widespread issue in laying hens associated with thwarted foraging. This controlled study compared the effect in intact and beak-trimmed pullets of providing pecking pans to eight ...
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Nutrition, feeding and laying hen welfare
Animal Production Science, 2021 The relationship between nutrition and welfare is usually considered to be a direct result of supplying the hen with adequate quantities of feed and water.
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Scientific Reports, 2021 Societal concern with the welfare of egg laying hens housed in conventional cages is fostering a transition towards cage-free systems in many countries.
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