Minimising broiler mortality - Electrolyte balance and early heat conditioning

In tropical countries, heat is one of the main factors limiting broiler production, and is also responsible for inducing high mortality, especially in the finishing phase. Electrolyte balance (EE) and early heat conditioning (CTP) are two techniques that aim to alleviate the negative effects of heat stress. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible interactions and effects of electrolyte balance in the diet and the application of early heat conditioning on feed consumption (kg), live weight (kg), feed conversion (kg), mortality (%), bioeconomic energy conversion index (Mcal/kg), faecal moisture (%), carcass weight (kg), cavity fat (g) and breast colour (L*a*b*) in broilers under chronic heat stress conditions.

About the author

She has a degree in Veterinary Medicine, FMVA, Araçatuba Campus from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2008-2012), a master's degree in Animal Science from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2015). She is currently a PhD student at FMVA.

Product details

• Authors: Manoel Garcia Neto, Mayara Rodrigues
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2024
• EAN: 9786208343095
• ISBN: 9786208343095
• No. of pages: 56
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine