Genetic Variations In Ascites Of Commercial Broiler Chick...
Makram, Amer Since the 1950s, breeding companies have been selecting commercial broilers for more rapid growth and higher meat yield, with a consequent increase in growth rate of about 5% a year. Rapid growth results from increased feed intake per unit of time and a higher metabolic rate and consequently leads to a higher demand for O2 . It has been estimated that 8% of 361, 000, 000 broiler deaths each year can be attributed to ascites. Ascites syndrome (...