Different non-cage housing systems alter duodenal and cecal microbiota composition in shendan chickens

Y Wan, R Ma, H Zhang, L Li, L Chai, R Qi… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Housing systems are among the most important non-genetic factors affecting hen production
performance and intestinal microbes. With increased interest in animal welfare, cage-free …

Effects of different-sized cages on the production performance, serum parameters, and caecal microbiota composition of laying hens

Y Wan, Q Du, D Wang, R Ma, R Qi, R Yang, X Li, J Li… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Cage size is an essential environmental factor affecting the well-being and
performance of hens and thus it is necessary to determine the extent of its contribution. The …