Phytase expressed from Saccharomyces pombe ameliorates footpad lesions in cage‐reared broiler chicks
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.745
Abstract: Abstract Background/aim The condition of footpad is an important aspect of poultry welfare. This is a problem that plagues the poultry industry because it occurs whether birds are reared in the cage or on the… read more here.
Keywords: broiler chicks; phytase; cage; reared broiler ... See more keywords
Correlation between footpad lesions and systemic bacterial infections in broiler breeders
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DOI: 10.1186/s13567-019-0657-8
Abstract: Footpad lesions are an important factor in evaluation of animal welfare in broilers regulated by law; however, no legal requirements have been set for the parent birds. Nevertheless, the present study confirms that foot health… read more here.
Keywords: broiler breeders; broiler; systemic bacterial; footpad lesions ... See more keywords
Effect of low protein diets supplemented with free amino acids on growth performance, slaughter yield, litter quality, and footpad lesions of male broilers
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pez229
Abstract: ABSTRACT A study with 884 Ross 308 male broilers, housed in 68 floor pens (0.75 m2) from 0 to 35 days of age was conducted to evaluate the effects of low crude protein (CP) diets,… read more here.
Keywords: broilers fed; footpad lesions; feeding program; performance ... See more keywords