A review of the aetiology and pathology of leg weakness in broilers in relation to welfare

Avian and Poultry Biology Reviews

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 45-103

  Bradshaw, R H ^a   Kirkden, R D ^a   Broom, D M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aetiology; Broiler; Disease; Disorders; Lameness; Leg; Pathology; Welfare

Indexed keywords

AVES; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); VALGUS;

EID: 0036021666     PISSN: 14702061     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3184/147020602783698421     Document Type: Article

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