| Author(s) |
Ruhnke, Isabelle
Cowling, G
Sommerlad, M
Swick, Robert A
Choct, Mingan
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| Publication Date |
2015
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| Abstract |
This case study reports the outcome of an extreme overconsumption of pasture by free-range laying birds. It outlines the consequences of malnutrition due to animal behavior and housing condition in free-range laying hens, such as increased mortality and morbidity, leading to reduced animal welfare outcomes and compromised bird performance. This paper suggests a number of practical solutions and outlines the significance of future studies on fibre intake in free range birds.
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| Citation |
Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium, v.26, p. 242-244
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| ISSN |
1034-6260
1034-3466
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| Language |
en
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| Publisher |
University of Sydney
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| Title |
Gut impaction in free range hens
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| Type of document |
Conference Publication
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| Entity Type |
Publication
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