Effects of a Partially Perforated Flooring System on Ammonia Emissions in Broiler Housing—Conflict of Objectives between Animal Welfare and Environment?
A partially (50%) perforated flooring system showed positive effects on health- and behavior-based welfare indicators without affecting production performance. Ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) is the most common air pollutant in poultry production, with effects on animal welfare and the environm...
Main Authors: | Carolin Adler, Alexander J. Schmithausen, Manfred Trimborn, Sophia Heitmann, Birgit Spindler, Inga Tiemann, Nicole Kemper, Wolfgang Büscher |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/707 |
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