Effect of Two Transport Options on the Welfare of Two Genetic Lines of Organic Free Range Pullets in Switzerland

The welfare of two genetic lines of organic layer hen pullets—H&N Super Nick (HNS) and H&N Brown Nick (HNB)—was compared during two commercial transport variants of 15 flocks of mixed-reared birds. Birds were either transported overnight (with a break in travel),...

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Main Authors: Helena Sprafke, Rupert Palme, Paul Schmidt, Michael Erhard, Shana Bergmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/10/183