Globally, the production of Pekin ducks for meat and eggs is considerable, with an
estimated> 200 million ducks slaughtered yearly for their meat in the United States and the …

Waterfowl is an important animal-protein source, which has the potential to get a bigger
share in the animal production sector. However, waterfowl farming practices and welfare …

Poultry production is the most rapidly expanding agricultural industry. Consumer awareness
of animal welfare has grown in recent years, and as a result, consideration for higher-quality …

Commercial practice in poultry production management has been susceptible to increased
problems, driven by concerns about safety of food and animal welfare. Thus, the main …

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different rearing methods and
stocking densities on carcass yield and proximate composition of meat in small-sized meat …

High stocking density (HSD) and heat stress (HS) caused by climate change can lower
blood homeostasis and negatively impact the behavioral traits of animals. The objective of …

This study was performed to investigate the effects of stocking density on performance, meat
quality and tibia development in Pekin ducks reared on a plastic wire floor. A total of 372 …

High stocking density (STD) could affect duck welfare and production. The objective of our
study was to investigate whether dietary tryptophan (TRP) supplementation could alleviate …

The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in
broiler chickens exposed to high stocking density (SD) on growth performance, carcass …

RETRACTED: Growth performance, carcass characteristics, and selected meat quality traits of
two strains of Pekin duck reared in intensive vs semi-intensive housing systems - ScienceDirect …