Characterising Free-Range Layer Flocks Using Unsupervised Cluster Analysis
This study aimed to identify sub-populations of free-range laying hens and describe the pattern of their resource usage, which can affect hen performance and welfare. In three commercial flocks, 3125 Lohmann Brown hens were equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponder leg bands an...
Main Authors: | Terence Zimazile Sibanda, Mitchell Welch, Derek Schneider, Manisha Kolakshyapati, Isabelle Ruhnke |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/5/855 |
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