Gastrointestinal Tract Morphometrics and Content of Commercial and Indigenous Chicken Breeds with Differing Ranging Profiles

Gastrointestinal Tract Morphometrics and Content of Commercial and Indigenous Chicken Breeds with Differing Ranging Profiles

Optimal development of the gut is important for nutrient absorption and for poultry to resist diseases. The aim of the study was to compare gastrointestinal tract morphometrics, small intestine microstructure, as well as the amount of pasture matter and feed ingested by the birds with outdoor access...

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Main Authors: Joanna Marchewka, Patryk Sztandarski, Żaneta Zdanowska-Sąsiadek, Dobrochna Adamek-Urbańska, Krzysztof Damaziak, Franciszek Wojciechowski, Anja B. Riber, Stefan Gunnarsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
range
broiler
ranging profile
animal welfare
gastrointestinal tract
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1881

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