Influence of genetic strain and season on back scratch lesions in broilers

This study aimed at evaluating the influence of genetic strain, sex, and season on the incidence of back scratches during the rearing period. Male and female broilers of two genetic strains reared during the hot or cold season were evaluated. This meta-analysis included 894 samplings in 351 broiler...

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Main Authors: M Pilecco, IC de L Almeida Paz, LA Tabaldi, I de A Nääs, RG Garcia, FR Caldara, MCF Alves, GA Felix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas 2011-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2011000400004