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Publication Date: October 4, 2011
Reference: livestockwelfare.com Jan 2012 Research Watch
Country: Canada
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This article discusses how the new EU directive for laying hens has changed the selective characteristics for laying hens. Now producers must consider nest acceptance, oviposition time and duration of stay in the nest to avoid floor eggs. A new testing system is able to track individual bird behaviour which helps make selections based on nesting behaviour.