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 …

Bone formation and homeostasis are controlled by environmental factors and endocrine
regulatory cues that initiate intracellular signaling pathways capable of modulating gene …

Background The physiological adaptations that have evolved for egg laying make hens
susceptible to bone fractures and keel bone damage. In modern laying hen breeds, longer …

Keel bone fractures affect welfare, health, and production performance in laying hens. A total
of one hundred and twenty 35-wk-old Hy-line Brown laying hens with normal keel (NK) bone …

Simple Summary In order to reduce feed costs and avoid environmental harm, laying hens
should consume a limited amount of inorganic phosphorus in their diet. Phosphorus plays a …

Simple Summary Brittle or fractured bones due to continuous demineralisation cause major
welfare and economic problems in laying hens. Bone weakness in laying hens is frequently …

Background Skeletal damage is a challenge for laying hens because the physiological
adaptations required for egg laying make them susceptible to osteoporosis. Previously, we …

Exogenous phytase supplementation increases P and Ca availability to allow for the dietary
reductions without negative consequences on productivity or skeletal health. Effects of a …

This study tested the hypothesis that the methyl-donor properties of betaine could reduce
homocysteine concentrations, which has been recognised in a previous genetics study to be …

Skeletal disorders, including fractures and osteoporosis, in laying hens cause major welfare
and economic problems. Although genetics have been shown to play a key role in bone …