Simple Summary Chickens are raised with the assistance of the regular use of antibiotics,
not only for the prevention and treatment of diseases but, also, for body growth. Overuse and …

The concept of 'sustainability'or 'sustainable development'is multi-dimensional,
encompassing economic, environmental, social, and institutional governance aspects. The …

In animals, including humans, free access to high-quality (generally energy-dense) food can
result in obesity, leading to physiological and health problems. Consequently, various …

Globally, poultry production has been an integral part of human activities, providing a major
source of livelihood and food to humans. The continuous increase in the world population …

Animal welfare issues are becoming increasingly prominent in animal production, for both
economic and moral reasons. This book presents a clear understanding of the relationship …

Under current practices, broiler parent stock (broiler breeders) encounter several welfare
problems, such as feed restriction and injury during mating. Intensive selection for …

Completely updated and revised, and synthesizing the recent explosion in animal welfare
literature, the sixth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a thorough …

To ensure reproductivity and prevent obesity, broiler breeder's growth rate is controlled by
quantitative feed restriction. However, feed restriction is associated with chronic hunger …

Broiler breeder hens grow more efficiently and are leaner than ever before due to positive
results from broiler genetic selection strategies. Quantitative feed restriction is used to limit …

ABSTRACT A total of 72, 65-week-old broiler breeder hens (Ross 308, BW 4,190±45 g) was
placed in individual cages to investigate utilization of fiber in soy hulls (SH), oat hulls (OH) …