Effects of Stocking Density and Litter Type on Litter Quality and Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken

Petek, Metin; Üstüner, Hakan; Yeşilbağ, Derya

doi:10.9775/kvfd.2014.11016

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“…Throughout the world, the majority of broiler meat is produced using wood shaving or rice hull as bedding material. Continued interest in rearing broilers on different flooring systems apart from litter may be attributed to one of a number of major factors: chickens' contact with fecal material and its hazardous effect (Reece et al, 1971;Petek et al, 2015). Our study systemically compared deep litter with fully or semi-slatted flooring (litter + slat) systems for broilers by comparing animal welfare parameters during 47 days.…”

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“…In this system, better litter management is crucial for providing good litter quality and for controlling the ammonia level inside the poultry houses. If litter and inside air quality are not optimal, there will be a considerable risk of the birds developing respiratory diseases and contact dermatitis on their feet and breast (Cengiz et al, 2013;De Jong et al, 2014;Petek et al, 2015). However, keeping litter dry and in good condition in deep-litter floor housing is very difficult due to drinker type, bedding material, outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity, the ventilation system, and high stocking density (Musilova et al, 2013;Petek et al, 2014).…”

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“…If litter and inside air quality are not optimal, there will be a considerable risk of the birds developing respiratory diseases and contact dermatitis on their feet and breast (Cengiz et al, 2013;De Jong et al, 2014;Petek et al, 2015). However, keeping litter dry and in good condition in deep-litter floor housing is very difficult due to drinker type, bedding material, outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity, the ventilation system, and high stocking density (Musilova et al, 2013;Petek et al, 2014). Wet and unsuitable litter reduces overall welfare, technical performance, and carcass yield in broiler chickens (De Jong et al, 2014;Petek et al, 2014).…”

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“…However, keeping litter dry and in good condition in deep-litter floor housing is very difficult due to drinker type, bedding material, outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity, the ventilation system, and high stocking density (Musilova et al, 2013;Petek et al, 2014). Wet and unsuitable litter reduces overall welfare, technical performance, and carcass yield in broiler chickens (De Jong et al, 2014;Petek et al, 2014). A variety of floor materials have been tested for many years in broiler production (Da Cruz et al, 2013;Jacob et al, 2016).…”

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“…Therefore, slat floor housing is likely to be a more appropriate flooring system for broiler production (Bilgili et al, 2009;Petek et al, 2015).…”

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Effects of different floor housing systems on the welfare of fast-growing broilers with an extended fattening period

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Abdourhamane³

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Abstract. This study was made to investigate the long-term effects of different floor housing systems on the welfare of fast-growing broilers. The experiment was performed on 210-day-old fast-growing hybrid male chickens with identical conditions until 47 days of age. Animal-based welfare parameters were measured to investigate the welfare level in the group housed on deep litter, a litter and slat system, and a slatted floor, with five replicates for each group. Results showed that the main welfare indicators in live birds, such breast dirtiness, plumage score, footpad lesion, and hock burn lesion, were negatively affected in broilers kept on conventional deep-litter floor housing. But hemorrhage or lesion scores of the breast and shoulder of broilers in slat floor housing were found to be significantly greater than in conventional deep litter as a result of a heavy body weight at a greater slaughter age (p < 0.05). Pathologically, the prevalence of footpad and hock joint dermatitis was very high in the deep-litter housing system. Femoral head necrosis was not observed in any floor housing group. The results indicated that keeping broilers on a slat flooring system is preferable for younger slaughter ages and for a lighter slaughter weight. When considering the relationship between animal welfare and production economy, moving from one floor house system to another floor housing system should be carefully weighted in future decisions. Moreover, further investigations are needed in order to examine the incidence of joint and bone problems with muscle inflammation in heavier broilers in commercial conditions.

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“…Therefore, slat floor housing is likely to be a more appropriate flooring system for broiler production (Bilgili et al, 2009;Petek et al, 2015).…”

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Effects of different floor housing systems on the welfare of fast-growing broilers with an extended fattening period

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Performance, blood biochemistry, carcass fatty acids, antioxidant status, and HSP70 gene expressions in Japanese quails reared under high stocking density: the effects of grape seed powder and meal

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Effects of different mating strategies in broiler breeder during peak and postpeak phase on subsequent broiler performance

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Two experimental trials on commercial broiler (Ross-308) were conducted to evaluate the carryover effect of artificial insemination ( AI ) in parent flock ( PF ) kept in cages ( C ), and on floor ( F ) in comparison to natural mating ( NM ) in floored PF. A total of 900 broiler chicks were obtained from 38-week-old PF (peak production), representing C, F, and NM evenly during first trial, whereas in second trial, similar number of chicks were obtained from same PF during postpeak phase (55 wk of age). Subsequent effects of AI and NM in PF were evaluated by bacteriology, posthatch mortality, growth performance, immune response, and carcass traits on experimental birds (broiler). Chicks being produced through NM exhibited significantly ( P ≤ 0.05) improved growth performance (feed conversion ratio, weight gain, European efficiency factor) along with the least ( P ≤ 0.05) posthatch mortality and prevalence of Escherichia coli , Salmonella Pullorum , and Mycoplasma gallisepticum . Moreover, the experimental chicks obtained from floored PF subjected to AI particularly during postpeak phase expressed the highest ( P ≤ 0.05) contamination of the said pathogens along with posthatch mortality. However, immune response against New Castle disease and infectious bronchitis vaccines and slaughtering parameters remained nonsignificant ( P > 0.05) among the 3 treatments under both trials. It is concluded that the best growth performance along with the least depletion and microbial load of concerned pathogens were being pertained by the experimental birds representing NM.

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Effects of Stocking Density and Litter Type on Litter Quality and Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken

Cited by 33 publications

References 21 publications

Effects of different floor housing systems on the welfare of fast-growing broilers with an extended fattening period

Effects of different floor housing systems on the welfare of fast-growing broilers with an extended fattening period

Performance, blood biochemistry, carcass fatty acids, antioxidant status, and HSP70 gene expressions in Japanese quails reared under high stocking density: the effects of grape seed powder and meal

Effects of different mating strategies in broiler breeder during peak and postpeak phase on subsequent broiler performance

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