Article
Growth rate of ascites-resistant versus ascites-susceptible broilers in commercial and experimental lines.
Poultry science - 1 May 2008
Druyan S, Hadad Y, Cahaner A
Abstract excerpt
The high growth rate (GR) of contemporary broilers is driven by high rate of feed intake and metabolism. Because of the consequent high oxygen demand, especially when coupled with exposure to high altitude or low temperatures, some broilers fail to regulate oxygen supply and develop the ascites syndrome (AS), which leads to mortality and economic losses. Because of the association between high GR, oxygen demand,...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.