Factors Associated with Cumulative First-Week Mortality in Broiler Chicks

First-week mortality is an important performance index as well as an important welfare indicator. The aim of the present study was to identify internal (individual-dependent) and external (management or environmental) factors that could influence the cumulative first-week mortality of broilers. To c...

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Main Authors: Marta Yerpes, Pol Llonch, Xavier Manteca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/310