Search for dissertations about: "Louise Hedlund"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Louise Hedlund.

2. 1. Effects of commercial hatchery processing on behaviour and welfare of laying hens

   Author : Louise Hedlund; Per Jensen; Charlotta Berg; Bas Rodenburg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Around the world, more than 76.7 million tons of eggs are consumed every year. To meet this demand, billions of laying hen chicks are produced under highly industrial circum-stances. These chicks are hatched in commercial hatcheries for laying hens in a presumably stressful environment, which might affect their welfare and production later in life. READ MORE