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Anatomical and biomechanical traits of broiler chickens across ontogeny. Part II. Body segment inertial properties and muscle architecture of the pelvic limb [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In broiler chickens, genetic success for desired production traits is often shadowed by welfare concerns related to musculoskeletal health. Whilst these concerns are clear, a viable solution is still elusive.
Codd, J   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Maduramicin poisoning in prepartum dairy cows due to cross‐contamination of anionic salts

open access: yesVeterinary Record Case Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Maduramicin is prohibited in ruminant feed due to its high toxicity. The aim of this study is to describe a case of maduramicin poisoning caused by industrial cross‐contamination of anionic salts in prepartum dairy cattle. The clinical signs observed included anorexia, depression, nasal discharge, salivation, reddish urine and haematochezia ...
Di Paolo Leandro Adrián   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A panting behavior-driven assessment framework for summer ventilation quality optimization in layer houses

open access: yesPoultry Science
Ventilation quality in summer layer houses is critical for heat stress prevention, production performance, and poultry welfare. Addressing the issue of ''qualified environmental parameters but chicken discomfort'' caused by traditional methods ...
Zixuan Zhou   +6 more
doaj  

Mechanical harvesting of broilers

open access: yesPoultry Science, 1998
At the end of the growout phase of broiler production essentially all broilers are caught and loaded into coops or cages entirely by hand. The catching of broilers remains one of the few aspects of broiler production not yet automated. Vacuum systems, permanent conveyors recessed in the floors of growout facilities, collecting mats, scoops, and self ...
M. P. Lacy, M Czarick
openaire   +3 more sources

Artificial Intelligence's Potential in Zoo Animal Welfare

open access: yesZoo Biology, EarlyView.
Heat map visualization of enclosure space use by meerkats, generated by the artificial intelligence model described in the case study. ABSTRACT The thorough, objective, and regular assessment of animal welfare in zoos and aquariums is rapidly becoming an essential task for these institutions.
Matyas Liptovszky, Emily Polla
wiley   +1 more source

Energy allocation and behaviour in the growing broiler chicken

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2018
Broiler chickens are increasingly at the forefront of global meat production but the consequences of fast growth and selection for an increase in body mass on bird health are an ongoing concern for industry and consumers.
P. Tickle, J. Hutchinson, J. Codd
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Price Stabilization in the Taiwan Hog and Broiler Industries: Evidence from a STAR Approach [PDF]

open access: yes
The paper examines the effectiveness of the price stabilization mechanism for the broiler and poultry industry in Taiwan during the period 1999 to 2008. After presenting some background information on the domestic marketing system and price stabilization
Chang, Chia-Lin   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Where's the beef? The feminisation of weight‐loss dieting in Britain and Scandinavia c.1890–1925

open access: yesGender &History, EarlyView.
Abstract Representations of the slim body have traditionally been at the centre of scholarly interest in dieting culture, whereas food often remains a shadowy presence compared with more persistent themes of body discipline, slenderness and anti‐fat messages.
Emma Hilborn
wiley   +1 more source

Scoring biosecurity in European conventional broiler production

open access: yesPoultry Science, 2018
Good biosecurity procedures are crucial for healthy animal production. The aim of this study was to quantify the level of biosecurity on conventional broiler farms in Europe, following a standardized procedure, thereby trying to identify factors that are
T. V. Limbergen   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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