Acta Vet. Brno 2006, 75: 219-225

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb200675020219

Comparison between Laying Hen Performance in the Cage System and the Deep Litter System on a Diet Free from Animal Protein

E. Voslářová1, Z. Hanzálek2, V. Večerek1, E. Straková3, P. Suchý3

1Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Toxicology
2Veterinary Clinic, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
3Department of Nutrition, Animal Husbandry and Animal Hygiene University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Czech Republic

Received March 29, 2005
Accepted March 16, 2006

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