Effect of incubation conditions on broiler lameness

Lameness is a major production disease affecting broiler welfare and profitability. As bone formation starts with cartilage formation during embryonic days 4 to 7, the incubation process is essential for optimum bone development. This article delves into the impact of incubation temperature and duration on bone quality and later life leg health in broilers. Lameness is a major health and welfare issue which causes considerable economic losses because of additional labour, repeated treatments,