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Factors affecting ranging behaviour in commercial free-range hens

I.C. PetterssonAnimal Behaviour & Welfare Group, School of Veterinary Sciences, Bristol University, Langford House, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU, United KingdomCorrespondence[email protected]
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R. FreireSchool of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, LMB 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW2678, Australia
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C.J. NicolAnimal Behaviour & Welfare Group, School of Veterinary Sciences, Bristol University, Langford House, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU, United Kingdom
Pages 137-150 | Received 17 Aug 2015, Accepted 28 Oct 2015, Published online: 23 Sep 2019

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