Selection for Improved Water Efficiency in Broiler Breeder Lines Does Not Negatively Impact Immune Response Capabilities to Gram<sup>−</sup> and Gram<sup>+</sup> Bacterial Components and a Killed-<i>Salmonella</i> Enteritidis Vaccine

Selection for water consumption could impact broiler breeders’ immune capabilities. To assess these impacts of selection based on the water conversion ratio (WCR), three trials were conducted using broiler breeders from the modern random bred (MRB), low (L)WCR, and high (H)WCR lines. Ten- to 11-week...

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Main Authors: Jossie M. Santamaria, Chrysta N. Beck, Sara K. Orlowski, Maricela Maqueda, Walter G. Bottje, Gisela F. Erf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/3/279
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