Influence of Using Perforated Plastic Flooring Beneath the Waterline on Growth Performance, Litter Quality, and Footpad Health of Broiler Chickens: A Field Study

Influence of Using Perforated Plastic Flooring Beneath the Waterline on Growth Performance, Litter Quality, and Footpad Health of Broiler Chickens: A Field Study

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of slatted flooring beneath waterlines in broiler barns on litter quality and, subsequently, footpad health. The hypothesis tested was that installing slatted flooring underneath waterlines helps to improve litter quality and thus reduces footpad dise...

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Main Authors: Sylvan-Justin Sonnabend, Fabian Spieß, Bernd Reckels, Marwa F. E. Ahmed, Amr Abd El-Wahab, Christian Sürie, Jan Berend Lingens, Christian Visscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
broiler
slatted flooring
performance
footpad dermatitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/14/1749

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