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In pursuit of a better broiler: growth, efficiency, and mortality of 16 strains of broiler chickens.
Poultry science - 1 Mar 2021
Torrey Stephanie, Mohammadigheisar Mohsen, Nascimento Dos Santos Midian, Rothschild Daniel, Dawson Lauren C, Liu Zhenzhen, Kiarie Elijah G, Edwards A Michelle, Mandell Ira, Karrow Niel, Tulpan Dan, Widowski Tina M
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To meet the growing consumer demand for chicken meat, the poultry industry has selected broiler chickens for increasing efficiency and breast yield. While this high productivity means affordable and consistent product, it has come at a cost to broiler welfare. There has been increasing advocacy and consumer pressure on primary breeders, producers, processors, and retailers to improve the welfare of the billions...
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