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4.2 Effect of, and interactions between, laying hen genotypes, feeding regimes, ‘welfare-friendly’ moulting protocols and prolonged use of layers on performance, and animal health and welfare
Project
Project code: keine Angabe
Contract period: 01.05.2009
- 30.04.2014
Purpose of research: Applied research
Work package has two sub work packages:
WP 4.2.1 Effect of laying hen genotypes with contrasting pre-disposition for feather pecking and feeding regimes on animal health and welfare parameters.
WP 4.2.2 Effect of ‘welfare-friendly’ moulting and/or prolonged laying period (to extend the lifespan of laying hens) on animal health and welfare.
Section overview
Subjects
- Animal breeding
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal health
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland (FiBL)