Effects of Housing Systems on Physiological and Immunological Parameters in Laying Hens

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of housing systems on physiological and immunological responses as stress indicators in laying hens. A total of 500 White Leghorn aged 16 weeks were allotted into ten conventional cages (10 birds/cage and 810 cm 2 /bird) and four floor pens (100 birds/pen and 2,800 cm 2 /bird) for 24 weeks. The hens housed in conventional cages with higher stocking density resulted in a significantly (P