Carcass and Meat Quality Traits of Males and Females of the “<i>Branca</i>” Portuguese Autochthonous Chicken Breed

Carcass and Meat Quality Traits of Males and Females of the “<i>Branca</i>” Portuguese Autochthonous Chicken Breed

The “Branca” breed is a dual-purpose Portuguese autochthonous chicken breed, produced in extensive systems and in small flocks, especially in the Entre Douro and Minho regions. A total of 40 birds (n = 20/sex) were slaughtered between 38 and 42 weeks (males) and 110 and 120 weeks (females), and carc...

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Main Authors: Márcio Meira, Isabel M. Afonso, Susana Casal, Júlio Cesar Lopes, Jéssica Domingues, Virgínia Ribeiro, Rui Dantas, José V. Leite, Nuno V. Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
poultry
local breeds
carcass yield
mineral composition
fatty acids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/19/2640

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