Potential non-invasive detection of lesions in broiler femur heads: application of the DXA imaging system
Leg health is a significant economic and welfare concern for the poultry industry. Current methods of detection rely on visual assessment of the legs and gait scores and bone scoring during necropsy for full characterization. Additionally, the current scoring of femurs only examines the external sur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-05-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Physiology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1363992/full |