Efficient ways to combine data from broiler and layer chickens to account for sequential genomic selection.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad177
Abstract: In broiler breeding, superior individuals for growth become parents and are later evaluated for reproduction in an independent evaluation; however, ignoring broiler data can produce inaccurate and biased predictions. This research aimed to determine the… read more here.
Keywords: broiler; dispersion; accuracy; time efficient ... See more keywords
Effects of transport distance and the season of the year on death rates among hens and roosters in transport to poultry processing plants in the Czech Republic in the period from 1997 to 2004
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DOI: 10.17221/1881-vetmed
Abstract: Poor welfare is the cause of high mortality among hens and roosters transported to poultry processing plants. In the Czech Republic, death rates among hens and roosters in transport to poultry slaughter plants were monitored… read more here.
Keywords: hens roosters; death rates; processing plants; among hens ... See more keywords