Feeding behaviour of broiler chickens: a review on the biomechanical characteristics
AUTOR(ES)
Neves, DP, Banhazi, TM, Nääs, IA
FONTE
Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2014-06
RESUMO
Feed related costs are the main drivers of profitability of commercial poultry farms, and good nutrition is mainly responsible for the exceptional growth rate responses of current poultry species. So far, most research on the poultry feeding behaviour addresses the productivity indices and birds' physiological responses, but few studies have considered the biomechanical characteristics involved in this process. This paper aims to review biomechanical issues related to feed behaviour of domestic chickens to address some issues related to the feed used in commercial broiler chicken production, considering feed particle size, physical form and the impact of feeders during feeding. It is believed that the biomechanical evaluation might suggest a new way for feed processing to meet the natural feeding behaviour of the birds.
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