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Comparison of bone volume and strength as measures of skeletal integrity in caged laying hens with access to perches

B. O. Hughes, Sandra B. Wilson, M. C. Appleby, Stuart F. Smith

Research in Veterinary Science · 1993 · 70 citations · 10 references

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Static vs dynamic loads as an influence on bone remodelling

Lance E. Lanyon, Clinton T. Rubin · Journal of Biomechanics · 1984 · 882 citations

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Broken bones in domestic fowl: Handling and processing damage in end‐of‐lay battery hens

N.G. Gregory, L. J. Wilkins · British Poultry Science · 1989 · 220 citations

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Welfare of laying hens in cages and alternative systems: environmental, physical and behavioural aspects

M. C. Appleby, B. O. Hughes · World s Poultry Science Journal · 1991 · 211 citations

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Broken bones in domestic fowls: Effect of husbandry system and stunning method in end‐of‐lay hens

N.G. Gregory, L. J. Wilkins, S. D. Eleperuma et al. · British Poultry Science · 1990 · 120 citations

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Individual perching behaviour of laying hens and its effects in cages

M. C. Appleby, Stuart F. Smith, B. O. Hughes · British Poultry Science · 1992 · 87 citations

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