Nest acceptance, clutch, and oviposition traits are promising selection criteria to improve egg production in cage-free system
Published in 2021
Scientific paper investigating criteria for genetic selection of nesting behaviours suitable for cage-free systems for two laying hen bloodlines. It suggests that two effective potential criteria would be number of eggs laid and laying characteristics.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Enrichment, Breeding and rearing systems