Adrizal, 2008 – The Potential for Plants to Trap Emissions from Farms with Laying Hens: 2. Ammonia and Dust
The potential for plants to trap NH3 and dust [particulate matter (PM)] discharged from a layer house through the exhaust …
The potential for plants to trap NH3 and dust [particulate matter (PM)] discharged from a layer house through the exhaust …
Ammonia emission and nutrient load in outdoor runs oflaying hens were measured at a commercial farm with an outdoor run …
Five draft key messages regarding our environment.
The study was composed of 480 hens housed in furnished 8-hen cages or in conventional 4-hen cages from 17 to …
With the introduction of alternative housing systems for laying hens in the EU, recent research has focussed on the bacterial …
1. The influence of housing system on the initial bacterial contamination of the eggshell was studied. Two long-term experiments were …
1. The hygienic properties of eggs produced in two designs of furnished cage were investigated and compared to two standard …
1. Conventional cages are to be replaced by furnished cages or aviary systems to improve the welfare of hens. We compared the performance and egg quality of hens reared in two designs of furnished cages and of two standard cages. We also explored the consequences of the absence of beak trimming when using these designs. …
The impact of animal welfare on the food chain is considerable. Firstly, an animal’s welfare, its health status, level of stress prior to slaughter etc. has a direct impact on the quality of the product from that animal. The second impact is via citizens, whose strong commitment to animal welfare has led to increasing EU …
Diet plays an important role in maintaining health. Among the different products delivering essential nutrients to the body, an egg …
Objectives: The main purposes of this study were (1) to assess the nutritional significance of eggs in the American diet and …
Egg vitamin composition is variable and dependant primarily on the vitamin content of the diet of laying and breeding hens. …
The dietary essential PUFA docosahexaenoic acid [DHA; 22:6(n-3)] is a critical contributor to cell structure and function in the nervous …
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the growth and functional development of the brain in infants. DHA is also required …
Lutein is one of the most widely found carotenoids distributed in fruits and vegetables frequently consumed. Its presence in human …
The HealthFocus National Study of Public Attitudes and Actions Toward Healthy Foods is conducted every two years to identify current …
The present paper evaluates the most recent randomized controlled trials assessing the efficacy of n-3 LCPUFA supplementation (with or without …
Background: A reduction in dietary cholesterol is recommended to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although eggs are important sources of cholesterol …