Acta Vet. Brno 2007, 76: 17-23

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb200776S8S017

Effect of Low Environmental Temperature on Performance and Blood System in Broiler Chickens (Gallus domesticus)

J. Blahová1, R. Dobšíková1, E. Straková2, P. Suchý2

1Department of Veterinary Public Health and Toxicology
2Department of Nutrition, Animal Husbandry and Animal Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Technology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Czech Republic

Received October 2, 2006
Accepted February 20, 2007

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