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 ...
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Fecal microbiome analysis uncovers hidden stress effects of low stocking density on rainbow trout [PDF]
Animal MicrobiomeBackground Recirculating aquaculture systems can cause chronic stress in fish when stocking density is too high. However, this study tested whether low stocking density can cause fish stress.
Guglielmo Raymo +5 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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Effects of Increasing Stocking Density on the Performance and Ileal Microbiota of Broilers
The Journal of Poultry Science, 2022 This study was conducted to investigate the effects of increasing stocking density under suitable environmental conditions on the performance and ileal microbiota of broilers.
Yaowen Li +5 more
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Stocking density-dependent growth of Dover sole (Solea solea)
Aquaculture, 2006 Dover sole were reared at 6 different stocking densities between 0.56 and 12.6 kg/m2 with duplicate tanks for each treatment. The experiment lasted for 55 days.
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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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SEA RANCHING OF Holothuria atra: STOCKING DENSITY AND TIME
Biotropia: The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Biology, 2021 Strong market demand and uncontrolled exploitation and/or the inadequate management of fisheries have caused many stocks of sea cucumbers to be overexploited. One suggested effort to overcome this problem is sea ranching.
Retno Hartati +3 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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