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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Poultry Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123006776 |