The impact of infrared beak treatment on turkey tom and hen beak length and performance to 12 weeks of age
ABSTRACT: Controlling injurious pecking in commercial turkeys remains a significant challenge to producers and the industry. Infrared beak treatment is an effective method of controlling injurious pecking in chickens; however, the effects of infrared beak treatment on turkey performance are still la...
Main Authors: | S. Struthers, T. Fiss, H.L. Classen, S. Gomis, E. Herwig, K. Schwean-Lardner |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-04-01
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Series: | Poultry Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579122000426 |
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