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Poultry Science, 2020 The application of micro-CT in small animal research, especially on bone health, has risen exponentially in recent years. However, its application in egg-laying hen bone analysis was still limited. This review introduces the technical aspects of micro-CT
C. Chen, W.K. Kim
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Microbiome applications for laying hen performance and egg production
Poultry Science, 2022 : Management of laying hens has undergone considerable changes in the commercial egg industry. Shifting commercial production from cage-based systems to cage-free has impacted the housing environment and created issues not previously encountered. Sources
Steven C. Ricke +2 more
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Poultry Science, 2021 The fatty liver hemorrhage syndrome in laying hens is a disease of lipid metabolism disorders. Importantly, energy sensor AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) plays an essential role in homeostasis regulation of liver lipid.
Kun Zhang +11 more
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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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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
K. Denise Apperson +3 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.
Yusup Sopian +3 more
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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.
Wiyoso Shelfia Anggraini +3 more
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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
Mohammad Shahbazi +3 more
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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 ...
Paula Elizabeth Baker +2 more
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