In vivo experiments with broilersExperimental facilities for contract research and academic experimentshttps://www.ugent.be/bw/asae/en/research/lanupro/monogastrics/monogastrics_technologies/broilers.htmhttps://www.ugent.be/++resource++plone-logo.svg
In vivo experiments with broilers
Experimental facilities for contract research and academic experiments
Facilities
unit 1: 36 pens with 20 broilers each
unit 2: 8 pens with 20 broilers each (e.g. as a thermoneutral control unit)
administering additives in both feed and water
multi-phase feeding system
roxcell minimax feeder pans
metabolism cages for collection of fecal digesta
controlled room temperature and humidity
lab-scale setters for egg incubation trials
connected climate and eggshell sensors, weighing scales and camera’s
collaboration with a commercial farm for large scale field trials
Research focus
Animal performance
evaluation of growth
feed and water intake
feed efficiency
heat stress response (e.g. panting, body temperature)
