Genetics and genomics of behavioral and welfare traits in poultry species

Genetics and genomics of behavioral and welfare traits in poultry speciesThis chapter reviews current research on the genetics of behavioral traits in poultry, particularly layers. The focus is particularly on aggressive behaviors such as feather pecking which remain a serious problem in both cage and alternative non cage systems. The chapter shows the complex interactions between genetics and environment, individuals and groups, and how a multi level group selection approach can be used to reduce aggressive behavior in

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