The effects of a dustbathing environment on the health and immunity of laying hens are not well understood, so a group of researchers at Northeast Agricultural University in Harbin, China, conducted a study to investigate the effects of dustbathing environment on the intestinal health, gut microbiota and immune responses of mature laying hens. The results may provide a surprising health benefit for producers to consider.
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