Mirrors Can Affect Growth Rate, Blood Profile, Carcass and Meat Traits and Caecal Microbial Activity of Rabbits Reared in a “Small Group” Free-Range System

The aim of this work was to propose a model of free-range raising for rabbit able to maximize the animal welfare and at the same time the productive performances through the use of mirrors. A total of 81 rabbits were allocated into free-range areas and divided into three groups (nine replicates per...

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Main Authors: Nadia Musco, Pietro Lombardi, Nicola Francesco Addeo, Giulia Secci, Giuliana Parisi, Maria Elena Pero, Giovanni Piccolo, Antonino Nizza, Fulvia Bovera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/9/639