Chopped straw and coffee husks affect bedding chemical composition and the performance and foot pad condition of broiler chickens

Abstract Bedding material is a crucial environmental factor for chickens. Coffee husks are waste from the industry that could be reused. The study aimed to analyze the chemical composition of various bedding types and assess their impact on the performance characteristics of broiler chickens and the...

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Main Authors: Jakub Biesek, Mirosław Banaszak, Małgorzata Grabowicz, Sebastian Wlaźlak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-33859-9