Evaluation of meat from slow-growing broilers

06-12-2019 | | |
The market for slow-growing broiler chickens is steadily increasing. New strains of slow-growing broilers are being introduced to meet the demand. Photo: Michel Zoeter
The market for slow-growing broiler chickens is steadily increasing. New strains of slow-growing broilers are being introduced to meet the demand. Photo: Michel Zoeter
It is believed that by growing chickens in a semi-intensive system and giving them more time to attain maturity, muscle abnormalities in slower growing chickens might be reduced. A recent study evaluated carcass quality, composition and consumer evaluation of meat from slow-growing broilers compared with commercial broilers Consumer demand for chickens as a primary source of animal protein has contributed to the growth of the broiler industry around the world. In the last couple of decades, adv


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

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Fabian
Brockötter

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Tony
McDougal

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