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How should a hen run be structured so that it is used evenly by laying hens ?

Zeltner, Esther and Hirt, Helen (2004) How should a hen run be structured so that it is used evenly by laying hens ? Speech at: Proceedings of the 38th International Congress of the ISAE, Helsinki, 03.-07.08.2004.

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Summary

The aim of this study was to obtain an even use of the hen run with structures as an uneven use leads to a nutrient and heavy metal overload on the frequently used areas. In particular, we looked at the preference of hens for a certain kind and amount of structuring elements.


EPrint Type:Conference paper, poster, etc.
Type of presentation:Speech
Keywords:poultry, hen run, structuring elements, Biogeflügelhaltung, Grünauslauf, Strukturierung
Agrovoc keywords:
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URI
English
laying hens -> layer chickens
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_12109
Subjects: Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry
Research affiliation: Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal welfare & housing
Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Poultry
Related Links:http://www.fibl.org/english/research/animal-husbandry/poultry.php
Deposited By: Zeltner, Esther
ID Code:6461
Deposited On:10 Feb 2006
Last Modified:03 Aug 2021 11:45
Document Language:German/Deutsch
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed

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