A Reliable Method to Assess Keel Bone Fractures in Laying Hens From Radiographs Using a Tagged Visual Analogue Scale

A Reliable Method to Assess Keel Bone Fractures in Laying Hens From Radiographs Using a Tagged Visual Analogue Scale

Up to 97% of laying hens housed in aviary systems are affected by keel bone fractures. Due to the scope of the problem, multiple efforts investigating causes and consequences of fractures have been conducted. The most frequently used techniques to detect fractures lack accuracy and provide only vagu...

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Main Authors: Christina Rufener, Sarah Baur, Ariane Stratmann, Michael J. Toscano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
keel bone fractures
radiograph
visual analogue scale
laying hens
reliability
scoring system
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2018.00124/full

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