Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Droppings as Sensitive Markers of Chicken Health Status

Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Droppings as Sensitive Markers of Chicken Health Status

The aim of this study was to analyze the physical and chemical characteristics of chicken droppings (n = 73), which were collected during different age periods and classified by visual inspection into normal (N) and abnormal (A). Significant differences were found in the texture, pH, dry matter (DM)...

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Main Authors: Erika Mozuriene, Ernestas Mockus, Dovile Klupsaite, Vytaute Starkute, Ernesta Tolpeznikaite, Valentas Gruzauskas, Romas Gruzauskas, Agne Paulauskaite-Taraseviciene, Vidas Raudonis, Elena Bartkiene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
broilers
droppings
color parameters
short-chain fatty acids
volatile compounds
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/9/1389

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