Growth rates of broilers contribute to behavior differences, shedding light on welfare impacts

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Mar 11, 2025, 5:23 pm374 ptsTrendingTop
As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with positive welfare.

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