Small Scale Egg Production: The Challenge of Portuguese Autochthonous Chicken Breeds

Small Scale Egg Production: The Challenge of Portuguese Autochthonous Chicken Breeds

Biodiversity concerns and the sustainability of agroecological systems, together with consumer demand for higher quality products from alternative and extensive farming methods, have reinforced interest in local breeds that are well adapted to low-input environments. The first reference to Portugues...

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Main Authors: Nuno V. Brito, Júlio Cesar Lopes, Virgínia Ribeiro, Rui Dantas, José V. Leite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
poultry
local resources
laying hens
productive performance
small-scale
selection program
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/9/818

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