| Efficiency of effect of high ambient temperatures on food utilisation in male broilers. | |
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PMID: 3742271 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The effect of ambient temperatures above 28 degrees C on the efficiency of food utilisation were studied in 7 consecutive flocks of male broilers, grown in a cross-ventilated controlled environment poultry house. The best correlation between the food:gain ratio and temperature was obtained when the latter was expressed as degrees-h (Th), that is, the aggregate of the differences between the ambient temperature and 28 degrees C, measured hourly. The equation: Food:gain ratio = 2072 + 0.125 X Th, demonstrates clearly the negative effect of high temperatures on food:gain ratio in broilers. It might be helpful for the broiler industry when evaluating the need for and planning of cooling devices for poultry houses. |
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Authors:
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A Meltzer |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: British poultry science Volume: 27 ISSN: 0007-1668 ISO Abbreviation: Br. Poult. Sci. Publication Date: 1986 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-10-20 Completed Date: 1986-10-20 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15740290R Medline TA: Br Poult Sci Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 349-51 Citation Subset: IM |
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Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena* Animals Chickens / growth & development* Hot Temperature / adverse effects* Male Seasons |
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