Effects of modifying layer cages with solid sides on stress physiology, plumage, pecking and bone strength of hens

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 11-18

  Barnett, J L ^a   Glatz, P C ^b   Newman, E A ^a   Cronin, G M ^a  

^a VIC INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE   (Australia)

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EID: 0030940395     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA96064     Document Type: Article

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