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| Pilecco,M; Almeida Paz,IC de L; Tabaldi,LA; Nääs,IA; Garcia,RG; Caldara,FR; Andrela,GO. |
| Carcass quality is one of the main parameters to evaluate broiler welfare, and the presence of back scratches indicates that the birds were submitted to stress. The objective of this study was to identify the best management practices during rearing and catching, taking into consideration broiler genetic differences (genetic lines A and B) and sexes. The survey was carried out in 351 broiler houses belonging to an integrated company and located in the region of Dourados, MS, Brazil. Between January and October, 2010, 2% of broilers of all ages (one to 43 days old) in all flocks were sampled. The sampled flock was evaluated in 21 d intervals. Scratches were classified as present or absent. The results indicated that catching management has the strongest... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: AHP; Poultry production; Catching; Carcass. |
| Ano: 2012 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2012000400007 |
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