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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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. |
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| Type of presentation: | Speech |
| Keywords: | poultry, hen run, structuring elements, Biogeflügelhaltung, Grünauslauf, Strukturierung |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal Husbandry and Breeding |
| 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: | 12 Apr 2010 07:32 |
| Document Language: | German - Deutsch |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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