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Egg Quality and Safety: Impact of Hen Strains in an Aviary Housing System

Objective

The overall objective is to evaluate hen performance and well-being, as well as egg safety, quality, and functionality of four different strains of laying hens in an aviary housing system. The specific objectives that will help to achieve the overarching objective include: 1. Evaluate performance and assess hen well-being; 2. Assess impacts on egg quality and functionality of fresh and stored eggs; and 3. Assess impacts on the shedding of Salmonella spp., as well as environmental and egg microbiology.

Investigators
Jones, A Daniel
Institution
Michigan State University
Start date
2015
End date
2016
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6040-32420-001-01S
Accession number
429281
Categories
Salmonella
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