Free-range rearing density for male and female Milanino chickens: carcass yield and qualitative meat traits

SUMMARY: The Milanino is a heavy Italian chicken breed and represents an important genetic resource for alternative production systems. In order to support its promotion in the market according to consumer expectations on healthy nutrition and animal welfare, this trial aims to study the slaughter p...

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Main Authors: Silvia Cerolini, Mauro Vasconi, Ahmad Abdel Sayed, Nicolaia Iaffaldano, Maria G. Mangiagalli, Grazia Pastorelli, Vittorio M. Moretti, Luisa Zaniboni, Fabio Mosca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Poultry Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1056617119323013