Publications by authors named "Y Slegers"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed data from 113,380 broiler flocks in the Netherlands from 2013 to 2021, focusing on the impacts of higher welfare production systems using slower-growing broilers and lower stocking densities.
- Higher welfare flocks (MED and SLOW) experienced significantly lower rates of antibiotic treatments, mortality, and footpad lesions compared to conventional (CONV) flocks, indicating better health outcomes in these systems.
- This research suggests that transitioning to alternative production systems with improved welfare standards could positively influence the overall health and welfare of broilers.
