Effects of Animal Welfare-Certified Rearing Systems on the Blood Parameters and Meat Quality Characteristics of Broilers at the Farm Level in Korea
Published in 2023
Scientific paper showing that management practices in Korean broiler farms certified for animal welfare have clear effects on blood parameters, meat quality and content of bioactive compounds compared to conventional farms. The authors attribute these improvements to plant-based protein supplements and the increase in space for movement due to the low stocking densities in the certified farms.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords:Animal-based measurement, Carcass quality, Farming systems