Animal welfare indicators and stress response of broiler chickens raised at low and high stocking density [PDF]
Journal of Animal Science and TechnologyStocking density is a crucial parameter that impacts animal welfare, performance, and economic returns for producers. In our current investigation, we explored the influence of stocking density on the growth performance, litter quality, footpad ...
Chan Ho Kim +4 more
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Stocking Density and Physiological Adaptive Responses of Broilers
Poultry Science, 2006 Three trials were conducted to assess the effects of stocking density on physiological adaptive responses of broilers. Male broilers were reared in floor pens under conditions similar to those used commercially in the United States. Accepted indicators of adaptation to a stressor were measured on d 49 including plasma concentrations of corticosterone ...
D W Miles, G W Morgan, W B Roush
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Amino Acid Composition of Meat from Smena 9 Broiler Chickens During Ontogeny Under a High Stocking Density and Dietary Adaptogens Complex [PDF]
AnimalsBroiler meat is an important source of protein with a balanced essential amino acid profile; however, the environmental stress associated with a high stocking density can reduce its nutritional value.
Nadezhda V. Bogolyubova +4 more
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Effects of Water-Delivered Probiotics on Performance, Carcass Traits, Immunity, Blood Biochemistry, and Ileal Morphology of Broilers Reared at High Stocking Density Under Warm Ambient Temperature [PDF]
AnimalsThis study investigated the effects of dietary probiotic supplementation and stocking density on the growth performance, carcass traits, immunity, blood biochemical parameters, and ileal histomorphology of broiler chickens.
Ibrahim Al-Homidan +4 more
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Cage-Free Pullets Minimally Affected by Stocking Density Stressors [PDF]
AnimalsManagement choices during the pullet phase can affect behavior, welfare, and health later in life, but few studies have evaluated the pullet phase, particularly in extensive housing systems.
Meagan E. Abraham +7 more
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Effect of Stocking Density on Behavioural and Physiological Traits of Laying Hens [PDF]
AnimalsThis study analysed stocking density as a major stress factor for laying hens and assessed its impact on selected behavioural and physiological traits of the birds. The study population included 142 birds of the Green-legged Partridge breed (12 males and
Kamila Janicka +3 more
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PLoS ONE, 2022 Broiler production in semi-arid tropics must contend with high levels of heat stress, which have implications on stocking density, bird welfare, and profitability.
Kwena Kgaogelo Thema +2 more
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Poultry Science, 2021 : This study was conducted to investigate the effect of stocking density on growth performance, feather quality, serum hormone, and intestinal development of geese from 1 to 14 d of age.
Z.L. Liu +6 more
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Effects of Stocking Density on Fatty Acid Metabolism by Skeletal Muscle in Mice
Animals, 2022 Specific pathogen-free (SPF) grade laboratory animals are kept in specific cages for life. The limited space could affect the characterization of colonization and dynamic changes related to gut microorganisms, and affect adipokines, even further ...
Qiuyan Chen +9 more
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INTENSIVE PRODUCTION OF COMMON CARP(Cyprinus carpio .L.) FINGERLINGS REARED IN CONCRETE PONDS [PDF]
Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 2010 This study was carried out to investigate the effect of different stocking densities on the growth performance of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fingerlings reared in concrete ponds to produce the requested fingerlings prior to the next production season.
E. Attia, M. Hussein, N. Abdel-Hakim
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