Publication Date: November 10, 2011
Reference: livestockwelfare.com Jan 2012 Research Watch
Country: Canada
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Chickens have been getting bigger faster over the past decades. This article discusses a proposed study that would fight obese lameness and breathing problems as a result of chickens having to much body mass. The proposed study is based on four years of research and the researchers are set to make breakthroughs in how chickens are raised. This new research will try to improve chicken welfare while maintaining output levels.