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3 articles for “poultry behavior”
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Phase-Specific Nutrient Requirements in Broilers: Implications for Behavior, Gut Health, Performance, Meat Quality, Welfare, and Economics
Abstract: The broiler industry plays an inevitable role in global food security, requiring optimal formulation strategies tailored to each growth phase, starter, grower, and finisher for sustainable production. This review explores phase-specific nutrient requirements and their implications for broiler performance, meat quality, welfare, and economics. During the starter phase (1–10 days), nutrition focuses on immune development, gut health, and skeletal growth, with high protein and low energy needs. In the grower …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 5–15 Read article
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Negative Perceptions of Broiler Consumers: Exploring Societal Attitudes, Cultural Ethics, and Health Concerns for Sustainable Production
Abstract: Negative perceptions of broiler chicken remain a significant barrier to its acceptance and market sustainability. This study investigates the societal attitudes, cultural ethics, and health concerns that influence consumer perceptions and challenges the broiler industry. Ethical issues, including animal welfare and perceived unnatural rearing practices, often fuel consumer distrust. Health concerns such as antibiotic residues, growth hormone usage (often misunderstood), and lower nutritional value compared to native breeds further exacerbate …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Rethinking Stocking Density in Broilers: Assessments of Physiological, Behavioral, and Environmental Impacts
Abstract: High stocking density in broiler production is a common practice aimed at maximizing space utilization and economic returns. However, it poses significant challenges to the performance, health, and welfare of the birds. This study explores the multifaceted impacts of elevated stocking density on broiler chickens, highlighting the physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors that deteriorate their overall well-being. Increased stocking density is associated with reduced growth rates, poor feed conversion efficiency, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article