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Title
Egg corticosterone concentrations after acute stress exposure in free range hens with different range usage
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008:
Author(s)
Publication Date
2019
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008
Open Access
Yes
Abstract
Free range hens are exposed to various potential stressors including weather conditions and risk of predation (Gilani et al., 2014). Distress can result in impaired biological functions including reduced reproduction, immunity and growth (Palme, 2012). In order to investigate the impact of early range usage, corticosterone concentrations in egg albumen were measured in response to a stressor (manual handling and relocation) in free range hens.
Publication Type
Conference Publication
Source of Publication
Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium, v.30, p. 259-259
Publisher
University of Sydney
Place of Publication
Sydney, Australia
ISSN
1034-6260
1034-3466
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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