Effect of floor type (dirt or concrete) on litter quality, house environmental conditions, and performance of broilers
This study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the use of concrete or hard-packed dirt floor in broiler houses. This experiment was carried out in two different phases. The following performance parameters were studied: live weight, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, and mortality. Litte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2011000200007 |