[Chemist. Ashfaq]

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[Ofonime Essien]

Good

[Onu Victor Iko]

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[Amir]

Good discussion

[Amir]

The main objective of force molting is to cease egg production of hens and that they enter a non-reproductive state

[Damian A. Ogunbi]

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[Md.Rejuan Hossain]

Force molting is a practice that has been used by the commer- cial egg industry to rejuvenate flocks for extending laying cy- cle and restoration of egg quality. The main objective of force molting is to cease egg production of hens and that they enter a non-reproductive state.

[Onu Victor Iko]

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[Md Abdul Bari]

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[Md Abdul Bari]

Forced molting is a management practice used in poultry farming to rejuvenate laying hens and extend their productive life. It mimics the natural molting process, where birds shed old feathers and temporarily cease egg production. During this period, their reproductive system rests and regenerates, leading to improved egg quality and quantity in subsequent cycles.

[Bello Bashir]

The hens can be used for a longer period of time, and after the molt, their egg production rate usually peaks slightly lower than the previous peak, but egg quality is improved

[Bello Bashir]

Forced molting is controversial and is prohibited in the EU, while it is widespread in the US. The practice can cause the birds to suffer, leading to aggression, feather-plucking, and feather-eating.

[Bello Bashir]

The principle behind forced molting is <mark>to artificially cause a flock of egg-laying hens to molt at the same time so that they can be used for a longer period of time</mark>

[Bello Bashir]

The principle behind forced molting is to artificially cause a flock of egg-laying hens to molt at the same time so that they can be used for a longer period of time

[Md. Osman Sheikh]

Forced molting is controversial, and is prohibited in the EU. Researchers are investigating alternative molting processes because of the animal stress associated with feed withdrawal.