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Keel bone injury in laying hens: the prevalence of injuries in relation to different housing systems, implications, and potential solutions

E. HardinDepartment of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia30602-4356, USA
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F.L.S. CastroDepartment of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia30602-4356, USA
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W.K. KimDepartment of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia30602-4356, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 285-292 | Received 09 Jul 2018, Accepted 07 Jan 2019, Published online: 23 Sep 2019

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