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Restricting the intake of a cereal-based feed in free-range-pastured poultry: effects on performance and meat quality.
Poultry science - 1 Oct 2008
Ponte P I P, Prates J A M, Crespo J P, Crespo D G, Mourão J L, Alves S P, Bessa R J B, Chaveiro-Soares M A, Gama L T, Ferreira L M A, Fontes C M G A
Abstract excerpt
Pastures are assumed to be good sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and other bioactive compounds. In this study, we evaluated the effects of restricting the intake of a cereal-based feed on the consumption of a legume-based pasture, and consequently on poultry performance and meat quality. Broilers of the RedBro Cou Nu x RedBro M genotype were fed a cereal-based feed at different intake restriction levels...
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