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Air Quality in Alternative Housing Systems May Have an Impact on Laying Hen Welfare. Part II—Ammonia

Animals, 2015
The EU ban on conventional barren cages for laying hens from 2012 has improved many aspects of laying hen welfare. The new housing systems allow for the expression of highly-motivated behaviors.
B. David, C. Mejdell, V. Michel, V. Lund, R. Oppermann Moe   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effect of medicinal and food homologous plants polysaccharides on animal nutrition and health: A review

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract As one of the most important components of foods, animal meat provides a lot of protein, fat, and energy for humans. However, nutrition and health of animals directly affect the healthiness of human, especially antibiotic residues in animals induced by abuse of antibiotics.
Zichao Wang, Yi Zheng, Changxing Liu, Danye Zhu, Yingjie Feng, Hongtao Zhang, Qi Wang, Qinggong Chen, Xueyi Qiao   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of dietary fiber on cecal short-chain fatty acid and cecal microbiota of broiler and laying-hen chicks.

Poultry Science, 2015
This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of feeding dietary fiber on cecal short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentration and cecal microbiota of broiler and laying-hen chicks.
M. Walugembe, J. Hsieh, N. Koszewski, S. Lamont, M. Persia, M. Rothschild   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mitigating Microbial Contamination in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Using Ultraviolet C Irradiation: A Review

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Although fresh produce is extremely perishable and contaminated, it is essential for good health. To eliminate important foodborne pathogens, this paper investigates UV‐C irradiation as a safe, nonthermal technique. UV dose, exposure duration, and product characteristics all affect effectiveness.
Krish Rauniyar, Ruplal Choudhary
wiley   +1 more source

Promoting health and welfare in organic laying hens. Recommendations to ensure hen health and welfare in organic husbandry [PDF]

, 2015
In the HealthyHens project we investigated laying hen health and welfare in organic poultry systems in eight European countries. This leaflet presents our findings and recommendations.
Bestman, Monique, Brenninkmeyer, Christine, Errari, P., Ferrante, V., Gunnarsson, S., Heerkens, Jasper, Hinrichsen, L., Knierim, Ute, Niebuhr, K., Smajlhodzic, F., Soerensen, J.T., Tuyttens, Frank, Verwer, C, Willett, A. V.   +13 more
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Electron Microscopy Transfer System to Protect Atmosphere‐Sensitive Materials for Scanning Electron Microscopy Characterization

Microscopy Research and Technique, EarlyView.
SEM–EDX and XRD characterization confirm that pouches made from readily available aluminum foil, used in combination with a commercial cryo‐EM transfer system, effectively protect highly atmosphere‐sensitive and/or hygroscopic materials from contamination during transfer from inert environments to the SEM vacuum chamber.
Louis G. Corcoran, Ellen M. Monzo, Chinomso E. Onuoha, Shivasheesh Varshney, Han Seung Lee, Chris Frethem, Bharat Jalan, Alon V. McCormick, R. Lee Penn   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of commercial housing systems and nutrient and energy intake on laying hen performance and egg quality parameters

Poultry Science, 2015
The US egg industry is exploring alternative housing systems for laying hens. However, limited published research related to cage-free aviary systems and enriched colony cages exists related to production, egg quality, and hen nutrition. The laying hen's
D. Karcher, Deana R. Jones, Z. Abdo, Yang Zhao, T. Shepherd, H. Xin   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Art of Reception: Field Visits as Microcosms for Development Interventions of Non‐Governmental Organisations in Uganda

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Field visits are common phenomena with non‐governmental organisations in Uganda. During these visits, Ugandan national staff guide visitors on series of meetings and interactions in the field. Following an actor‐oriented approach and drawing on ethnographic data on 14 field visits, this paper understands the field visit as a microcosm for the ...
Caspar Edward Swinkels
wiley   +1 more source

Apolipoprotein VLDL-II inhibits lipolysis of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in the laying hen.

Journal of Lipid Research, 1990
In the laying hen, very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles contain large amounts of apolipoprotein (apo)-VLDL-II in addition to apoB. These triglyceride-rich lipoproteins are transported from the liver primarily to growing oocytes.
WJ Schneider, R Carroll, DL Severson, J Nimpf   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feeding Behaviors of Laying Hens with or without Beak Trimming [PDF]

, 2002
This study quantifies feeding behavior of the W-36 White Leghorn laying hen (77-80 weeks old) as influenced by the management practice of beak trimming.
Gates, Richard, Gates, Richard, Ikeguchi, Atsuo, Persyn, Kelly, Xin, Hongwei, Xin, Hongwei   +5 more
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