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Effect of litter type and perches on footpad dermatitis and hock burn in broilers housed at different stocking densities

  • 2019
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 49
K. Matković, D. Marušić, M. Ostović, Ž. Pavičić, S. Matković, A. Ekert Kabalin & H. Lucić Page: 546 - 554

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of litter type and environmental enrichment on the occurrence of footpad dermatitis and hock burns in broilers housed at low and high stocking densities. Chopped straw and sand were used…

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Effect of housing, initial weight and season on feedlot performance

  • 2005
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 35
H. Koknaroglu, D.D. Loy and M.P. Hoffman Page: 282 - 290

Feedlot information, submitted by Iowa cattle producers to the Iowa State University Feedlot Performance and Cost Monitoring Program, was examined to determine the effects of housing, initial weight and season interactions on beef steer performance. Feedlot information, consisting of 1225…

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