Effect of silvopasture versus open pasture systems on fearfulness and leg health in fast-growing broiler chickens

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2020: $279,078.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2024
Grant Recipient: Virginia Tech
Region: Southern
State: Virginia
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Leonie Jacobs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Co-Investigators:
John Fike
school of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Va Tech
Dr. John Munsell, PhD
Virginia Tech - Department of Forest Resources and Environmental
Gabriel Pent
Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Virginia Tech
Description:
Conference abstract and oral presentation on experimental approaches and outcomes. At the International Poultry Scientific Forum, in Atlanta, January 24-25, 2022.
Type:
Conference Proceeding
File:
Authors:
Bidur Paneru, Virginia Tech
Shawna Nastasi, Virginia Tech
Gabriel Pent, Virginia Tech
Adam Downing, Virginia Tech
John Munsell, Virginia Tech
John Fike, Virginia Tech
Leonie Jacobs, Virginia Tech
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Researchers
Ordering info:
Leonie Jacobs
[email protected]
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.