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This project investigates the welfare of hens in egg production by exploring factors that contribute to chronic stress. The goal is to enhance hen welfare and egg quality through improved housing and management practices.
Because of the high demand for eggs, large numbers of hens are farmed in modern egg production.
Because of the intensity of this form of farming, the public has justifiably been concerned about the welfare of these birds.
Higher welfare also leads to higher quality eggs, higher productivity, and lower incidence of disease and therefore lower need for antibiotics.
We aim to reduce the chronic stress experienced by hens.
To this end, we will investigate the neurobiological, genetic and development…
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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Spain, Lleida
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
United Kingdom, St Andrews
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Israel, Raanana
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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