The effect of early age feed restriction on subsequent response to high environmental temperatures in female broiler chickens

This study was conducted to determine whether early age feed restriction improves heat tolerance in female broiler chickens. Chicks were brooded for 3 wk and then maintained at 24 ± 1 C. On Day 0, chicks were assigned to one of four feeding regimens; each regimen was applied to four cages of chicks....

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Main Authors: Zulkifli, I., Che Norma, M.T., Israf, D.A., Omar, A.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Poultry Science Association 2000
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114339/1/114339.pdf