Impact of experimentally induced bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) lameness on health, stress, and leg health parameters in broilers

ABSTRACT: Stress and lameness negatively affect the health, production, and welfare of broilers. Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) is a leading cause of stress and lameness in commercial broilers. External changes in skin temperature related to changes in blood flow can be detected...

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Main Authors: Shawna L. Weimer, Robert F. Wideman, Colin G. Scanes, Andy Mauromoustakos, Karen D. Christensen, Yvonne Vizzier-Thaxton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579121004806