Feeding behaviour of broiler chickens: a review on the biomechanical characteristics
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Article Title | Feeding behaviour of broiler chickens: a review on the biomechanical characteristics |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Neves, D. P. (Author), Banhazi, T. M. (Author) and Naas, I. A. (Author) |
Journal Title | Revista Brasileira de Ciencia Avicola |
Journal Citation | 16 (2), pp. 1-16 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | Campinas, Brazil |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-635x16021-16 |
Abstract | Feed related costs are the main drivers of profitability of commercial poultry farms, and good nutrition is mainly responsible for the exceptional growth rate responses of current poultry species. So far, most research on the poultry feeding behaviour addresses the productivity indices and birds' physiological responses, but few studies have considered the biomechanical characteristics involved in this process. This paper aims to review biomechanical issues related to feed behaviour of domestic chickens to address some issues related to the feed used in commercial broiler chicken production, considering feed particle size, physical form and the impact of feeders during feeding. It is believed that the biomechanical evaluation might suggest a new way for feed processing to meet the natural feeding behaviour of the birds. |
Keywords | feeding behaviour; feedstuff; jaw apparatus; motion |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 310910. Animal physiology - systems |
300303. Animal nutrition | |
300902. Veterinary anatomy and physiology | |
Byline Affiliations | State University of Campinas, Brazil |
National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2912/feeding-behaviour-of-broiler-chickens-a-review-on-the-biomechanical-characteristics
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