Limb Health in Broiler Breeding: History Using Genetics to Improve Welfare
Published in 2019
Testing for a possible improvement brought about by genetic selection on broiler skeletal integrity growth rates. Analysis of changes in breeding values over a period of 11-14 years for 5 skeletal health traits (limbs) in broilers from 3 pure lines.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Evolutionary processes, Carcass quality