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Effect of genotype and stocking density on broiler performance during two subtropical seasons.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Jun 2015
Benyi Kow, Netshipale Avhafunani Justice, Mahlako Kgabo Tryphina, Gwata Eastonce Tendai
Abstract excerpt
Ross 308 and Cobb Avian48 broilers were raised at stocking densities of 30, 40, and 50 kg BW/m(2) during 49-day production period in winter and summer. The effect of season, genotype, and stocking density on growth performance and carcass characteristics was investigated. Ross 308 consumed more feed, gained more body weight, and was heavier than Cobb at slaughter age. Chickens raised in winter consumed more feed,...
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