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Effect of stocking density on performance of broiler chickens
(FUTO, 2020)
A study was conducted to investigate the effect of stocking density on growth performance of broiler chickens reared at five stocking densities (i.e., 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 birds/m2) up to 35 days of age in an open-sided ...
Nutraceuticals as components of sustainable poultry production systems for food and nutrition security in Africa: a review
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-06-11)
Poultry production plays a key role in reducing food and nutrition insecurity in developing countries. However, as the poultry industry continues to grow, its future is in doubt due to economic, environmental, and social ...
Growth performance of royal purple and white guinea fowl varieties and their crosses under an intensive management system
(Academic Journals, 2020-09)
Commercialization of guinea fowl production in many countries is growing and the demand for their meat is high. The study evaluated the growth of crossbred royal purple x white variety relative to purebred royal purple and ...
Carcass characteristics and meat quality of ross 308 broiler chickens fed malted red and white sorghum-based diets
(MDPI [Commercial Publisher], 2022-06-28)
In this study, the effects of malted sorghum-based diets (MSBD) on carcass characteristics and meat quality were investigated in broiler chickens. Two-week-old Ross 308 broilers were randomly allocated to three groups (each ...
Phenotypic Correlations among Various Egg Quality Traits in Pearl Grey, Lavender, Royal Purple, and White Varieties of Helmeted Guinea Fowl
(Science-line Publishers, 2020-12-03)
Guinea fowls are increasingly popular in Botswana since they not only provide an alternative to access protein in the form of eggs and meat but also become a good source of income for the peasants. There are different ...