Leg Disorders in Broiler Chickens: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention
Broiler (meat) chickens have been subjected to intense genetic selection. In the past 50 years, broiler growth rates have increased by over 300% (from 25 g per day to 100 g per day). There is growing societal concern that many broiler chickens have impaired locomotion or are even unable to walk. Her...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2008
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2212134/ |