Stocking density effects on turkey hen performance to 11 weeks of age

ABSTRACT: Stocking density (SD) affects economic return for turkey production and can impact performance parameters. In this study (2 experimental blocks), Nicholas Select hens (n = 3,550 poults/block) were randomly placed in 1 of 4 SD treatments of 30, 40, 50, or 60 kg/m2 in open rooms (67.5 m2) wi...

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Main Authors: S. Jhetam, K. Buchynski, T. Shynkaruk, K. Schwean-Lardner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003257912200181X