bone health

Professor Dunn: “For many decades, poultry breeders have chosen which birds to breed according to a mix of many factors, but it has not been possible to account for bone quality in live hens. Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-09-2023 | News

Improving layer hen welfare with better keel bone health

On day 42, 2 chicks per pen were scored for footpad lesions. These chicks were then sacrificed for necropsy and the left leg was scored for abnormalities and tibia strength. Photo: Studio Kastermans

15-11-2021 | Article

Organic minerals promote broiler leg quality

The keelbone of layers are prone to damage, especially in aviary systems. Photo: Hans Banus

17-03-2020 | News

Key gene plays important role in layer bone strength