Keel bone damage (KBD) is a critical issue facing the contemporary laying hen industry due
to the likely pain leading to compromised welfare and reduced productivity. Recent reports …

According to the British Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC), keel bone fractures (KBF) are
considered one of the most important welfare problems in commercial laying hens (FAWC …

Keel bone fractures (KBF) in commercial poultry production systems are a major welfare
problem with possible economic consequences for the poultry industry. Recent …

Societal concern with the welfare of egg laying hens housed in conventional cages is
fostering a transition towards cage-free systems in many countries. However, although cage …

This article reviews current knowledge about welfare implications of keel bone damage in
laying hens. As an initial part, we shortly describe the different conditions and present major …

The current article served to provide the most up-to-date information regarding the causes of
keel bone fracture. Although elevated and sustained egg production is likely a major …

Keel bone damage (KBD) is a critical issue facing the laying hen industry today as a result of
the likely pain leading to compromised welfare and the potential for reduced productivity …

Data from ten sources comprising 3,851 flocks were modelled to identify variation in levels of
mortality in laying hens. The predicted increase with age was curvilinear with significant …

Aviary systems for laying hens offer space and opportunities to perform natural behaviors.
However, hen welfare can be impaired due to increased risk for keel bone and foot pad …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of keel bone fracture (KBF) severity and
healing activity on individual productivity of laying hens. Focal hens (75 Lohmann Selected …