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Feeding layers of different genotypes in organic feed environments.
British poultry science - 1 Nov 2008
Elwinger K, Tufvesson M, Lagerkvist G, Tauson R
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1. Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the suitability of an experimental laying hen genotype (SH) in organic egg production. SH had been selected over 25 generations on a low protein diet (130 g/kg) based on home grown feedstuffs. SH hens were compared with LSL (Experiment 1) and Hyline (Experiment 2) hens. The birds were kept in 12 aviary pens with access to outdoor runs. 2. Four diets, which were...
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