Publication Date: January 5, 2012
Reference: livestockwelfare.com Jan 2012 Research Watch
Country: Canada
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This article discusses a study done to find out the effects hatching temperature had on pathogen resistance. The study consisted of two groups, one group was held at the normal hatching temperatures and had immediate access to food and water, while the other group was kept in a more common commercial setting. When infected with a parasite the first group faired better. This was a preliminary study looking at potential health improvement methods that do not require drugs.