<mods:mods version="3.0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-0.xsd" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3"><mods:titleInfo><mods:title>Biokompatible Mauser bei Legehennen</mods:title></mods:titleInfo><mods:abstract>From an ethical point of view a longer life for laying hens is desired. Then, hens can be used for a longer period and less male chicks would have to be killed at the age of one day.&#13;
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In large flocks of laying hens moulting has to be induced to prevent social instability in the flock.&#13;
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Project aims:&#13;
A method was investigated in order to moult laying hens without too much stress for the hens. &#13;
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Results, conclusion, state of the art:&#13;
The chosen method with daily access to a winter garden had no detectable negative effect on the behaviour of the hens. The moulting succeeded in improving egg quality and plumage condition.</mods:abstract><mods:classification authority="lcc"> Poultry</mods:classification><mods:genre>Project description</mods:genre></mods:mods>