Open AccessBody mass and dynamics of growth of broiler chickens of different genotype in improved rearing conditions
Author(s) -
Zdenka Škrbić,
Ž. Pavlovski,
Miloš Lukić
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
biotechnology in animal husbandry/biotechnology in animal husbandry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2217-7140
pISSN - 1450-9156
DOI - 10.2298/bah0702347s
Subject(s) - broiler , genotype , photoperiodism , biology , zoology , body weight , veterinary medicine , cobb , endocrinology , medicine , genetics , botany , gene
Application of lower housing density and discontinuous light programme, which at the same time marked the application of moderate photoperiod, had positive effect on realized final body masses of broiler chickens of both investigated genotype, however, exhibited effect was higher in chickens of Cobb genotype, considering that significantly greater body mass was established. Chicken genotype is confirmed as important interactive factor in improved rearing conditions, considering higher average daily gains of Cobb chickens compared to Arbor Acres, also in all weekly investigations.