Author

Contributions

  • Animal Welfare Information Center (U.S.) - Contributor

Publication

2002 - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library, Animal Welfare Information Center, Beltsville, MD, Maryland

Language

English

Word Count

60,500 words, Guess

Page Count

242 pages

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Description

This publication is a comprehensive bibliography documenting US Department of Agriculture funded research into various aspects of induced molting in laying hens and world literature on induced molting of laying hens. Topics covered include salmonella, poultry welfare, management strategies for inducing a molt, economics of molting, and physiological consequences of induced molting. Numerous websites with full-text animal welfare guidelines from industry, scientific articles from poultry researchers, and position papers from professional societies are included.

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Series Statement

  • AWIC resource series -- no. 14

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