Effect of different litter materials on some behavioral patterns, growth performance, welfare indices, and carcass traits of Muscovy ducks
In the Muscovy ducks' sector, alternative bedding materials such as sand, wheat straw, and chopped rice can be used. Sand is the most hygienic litter to be used, as it has the lowest microbial load.
Authors
- Souad Ahmed
- Eman Elgazzar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9861-1154)
- Ahmed Sabek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2776-4150)
- Saeed El-Laithy
- Eman Hefnawy
Institutions
- Benha University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04656-5
- Primary Topic
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Science and Technology Development Fund
- Benha University