Are Meat Quality Traits and Sensory Attributes in Favor of Slow-Growing Chickens?

The present study compared certain quality features and sensory attributes of the meat obtained from three different chicken genotypes: two endangered slow-growing indigenous breeds (Padovana: PAD, Polverara: POL) and a commercial broiler (Hybrid). Chickens (n = 42/genotype) were slaughtered at their commercial slaughter age: 183 days for PAD and POL chickens, and 35 days for the Hybrid. Breast and leg meat were dissected and used for qualitative evaluations.

Newborn chicks show inherited variability in early social predispositions for hen-like stimuli.

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