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Infrared beak trimming protocols as an alternative to hot blade in commercial laying hens

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to compare hot blade with infrared beak trimming with different protocols on performance, beak length, digestive system organ biometry, intestinal histomorphometry, and egg quality in white laying hens. One hundred and twenty chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design in three beak trimming methods/protocols with five repetitions. Hot blade (HB) trimming was carried out at day 7, and infrared beak trimming was carried out at day 1, using light (LIR: 26/23 protection plate and 38 [...]

Source: Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia

DOI: 10.37496/rbz5420240120

Authors: Verônica Letícia da Silva, Lilian Francisco Arantes de Souza, Rafael Victor Nunes Lima, Diogo Tsuyoshi Ito, Gustavo do Valle Polycarpo

Institutions: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $61