Resiliency of fast-growing and slow-growing genotypes of broiler chickens submitted to different environmental temperatures: growth performance and meat quality

ABSTRACT: Growth performance and meat quality were assessed in 238 chicks of both sexes belonging to a commercial crossbreed (Ross 308), and 2 Italian local breeds (Bionda Piemontese—BP and Robusta Maculata—RM). The chickens were kept in 2 rooms at standard environmental conditions or under heat str...

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Main Authors: A. Huerta, A. Pascual, F. Bordignon, A. Trocino, G. Xiccato, A. Cartoni Mancinelli, C. Mugnai, F. Pirrone, M. Birolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123006776