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Economic impact of decreasing stocking densities in broiler rabbit production based on Belgian farm data [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
[EN] Stocking density is a prominent issue in public debates on farm animal welfare. Public perceptions and economic impact of reduced stocking density should be considered, along with effects on animal performances and welfare.
Maertens, Luc   +5 more
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Synbiotics are Better Than Probiotics and Prebiotics for Use as Nutrition in Growing Rabbits

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
This study demonstrates that synbiotic significantly enhances growth performance and nutrient digestibility in growing rabbits. The synbiotic approach improves feed conversion and skeletal development while lowering serum cholesterol and modulating immune cell counts.
Khalaf Alrajab   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of millings among broiler breeder parent groups of different body weight on broiler performance: 11. commercial broiler performance [PDF]

open access: yesEurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences
The purpose ol (his study is to determine the effects of housing together male and female broiler parents with different body weight at 22 weeks old age during production period on progeny performance. As the research material.
Süleyman Dere, M.Ali Tekeş
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Ekologisk slaktkyckling på hemmaproducerat foder och bete efter nöt [PDF]

open access: yes
Trots att konventionell kycklinguppfödning idag på många håll inte är överensstämmande med idéerna bakom ekologisk djurhållning (t.ex. benproblem och cikulationsrubbningar, preventiv medicinering, ingredienser till foderrationen och året-runt uppfödning ...

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The Effect of Water Restriction on Performance and Behaviour of Broiler Breeders [PDF]

open access: yes, 1998
A study was carried out to investigate the effect of water restriction on various traits of broiler breeders under tropical conditions. The experimental treatment comprised of water available 24h/d and restricted to 8h/d and 6h/d.
Mohammed, Mustafa Fadil
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Poultry population dynamics and mortality risks in smallholder farms of the Mekong river delta region [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Poultry farming is widely practiced by rural households in Vietnam and the vast majority of domestic birds are kept on small household farms. However, smallholder poultry production is constrained by several issues such as infectious diseases,
Boni, Maciej F.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

A Comparative Study of Formic Acid, Herbal Mixture and Spirulina Powder as Antibiotic Alternatives in Broiler Diets: Effects on Growth, Carcass Traits, Blood Biochemistry and Microbial Load

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters in poultry production have driven the search for safe, natural alternatives. Organic acids, herbal additives and spirulina are promising options due to their antimicrobial, antioxidant and growth‐enhancing effects.
Elwy A. Ashour   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eimeria species occurrence varies between geographic regions and poultry production systems and may influence parasite genetic diversity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Coccidiosis is one of the biggest challenges faced by the global poultry industry. Recent studies have highlighted the ubiquitous distribution of all Eimeria species which can cause this disease in chickens, but intriguingly revealed a regional divide in
A.S.R. Srinivasa Rao   +49 more
core   +2 more sources

In Vitro Antitrypanosomal and Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous, Hydroethanolic and Ethanolic Extracts of Rumex obtusifolius L. Leaf and Root

open access: yesBasic &Clinical Pharmacology &Toxicology, Volume 138, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Plant extracts are an important raw material for the development of new drugs. Rumex obtusifolius L., popularly known as ‘bitter dock’, has significant pharmacological properties. This study evaluated the in vitro antitrypanosomal activity of aqueous, hydroethanolic and ethanolic extracts from the leaf and roots of R. obtusifolius L.
Gabriela K. Borges   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effects of a reduced balanced protein diet on litter moisture, pododermatitis and feather condition of female broiler breeders over three generations

open access: yesAnimal, 2018
Protein content reduction in broiler breeder diets has been increasingly investigated. However, broiler breeders reared on low protein diets are characterized by a deterioration of the feather condition. Furthermore, polydipsia induced by controlled feed
C. Li   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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