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Genetic variations alter production and behavioral responses following heat stress in 2 strains of laying hens

Genetic variations alter production and behavioral responses following heat stress in 2 strains of laying hens.JPG
Genetic differences alter the type and degree of hens’responses and their ability to adapt to a stressor. This study examined the effects of genotypic variations on the productivity and behavior of laying hens following heat stress (HS). Two strains of White Leghorn hens were used: DXL (Dekalb XL), a commercial strain individually selected for egg…