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Compendium: The complete guide to broiler chickens

Compendium: The complete guide to broiler chickens

30/04/2014

Collection of resources about broiler chickens and how they are farmed. Find out about the life of a chicken from birth to slaughter, welfare issues and key statistics.

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    Case study of Chinese chicken farming | 01/02/2013

    The multiple benefits of farming traditional chicken for meat and eggs in China

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    The Welfare of Broiler Chickens in the European Union | 03/01/2005

    This report uses scientific literature to detail the health and welfare issues caused by broiler breeding for fast growth, high stocking densities, lameness, heart disease, catching, transport and slaughter, plus broiler breeders.

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    Leg and Heart Problems in Broiler Chickens | 01/01/2003

    Report focussing on leg and health problems of broiler chickens.

     Download: Leg and heart problems in broilers for judicial review | Size (0.05MB)

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