Impact of Growth Rate on the Welfare of Broilers
Selection for the more efficient production of broilers has resulted in rapid growth rates. The aim was to review the existing knowledge on the effect of growth rate on broiler welfare. Genotypes with faster growth rates consistently demonstrate poorer gait scores and increased prevalence of disorde...
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| Main Authors: | Anja B. Riber, Kaitlin E. Wurtz |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/22/3330 |
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