Assessing locomotion deficiency in broiler chicken Medida de deficiência locomotora em frango de corte

Assessing locomotion deficiency in broiler chicken Medida de deficiência locomotora em frango de corte

Locomotion deficiencies in broiler production cause poor welfare and lead to change in drinking and feeding behavior with consequent loss in weight gain. This research aimed to assess locomotion deficiencies in broiler chicken by analyzing the vertical peak force on both feet during walk. A chamber...

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Main Authors: Irenilza de Alencar Nääs, Ibiara Correia de Lima Almeida Paz, Marta dos Santos Baracho, Adriana Gomes de Menezes, Karla Andrea Oliveira de Lima, Leda Gobbo de Freitas Bueno, Mario Mollo Neto, Victor Ciaco de Carvalho, Ianê Correia de Lima Almeida, Anderson Luiz de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2010-04-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
Subjects:
produção de frangos de corte
medida de locomoção
medida de pressão plantar
bem-estar
poultry production
gait scoring
feet force measurement
welfare
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