Motor ability and self-selection of an analgesic drug by fast-growing chickens

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 249-252

  Siegel, P B ^a   Gustin, S J ^b   Katanbaf, M N ^b  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Cobb Vantress Inc ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Broiler; Carprofen; Choice feeding; Gait

Indexed keywords

GALLUS GALLUS;

EID: 80052171902     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3382/japr.2009-00118     Document Type: Article

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23. Gait scores: 1 = no identifiable abnormality; 2 = identifiable abnormality that has little impact on overall function; 3 = identifiable abnormality that impairs function; 4 = severe impairment of function, but still capable of walking; 5 = unable to walk.
24. Cages were 50.8 cm wide, 50.8 cm deep, and 61.0 cm high with plastic slatted floors.
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