Articles | Volume 64, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-1-2021
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-1-2021
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04 Jan 2021
Original study |  | 04 Jan 2021

The effects of plastic slatted floor and a deep- litter system on the growth performance of hybrid Pekin ducks

Sabri Arda Eratalar

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Research was conducted to evaluate the effects of plastic slatted floors and a deep-litter system using wood shavings on the growth performance of recent commercial hybrid Pekin ducks with actual field conditions. With the use of plastic slatted floors, the feed conversion rate dropped and the water / feed consumption ratio showed an increase (p < 0.05). This is a remarkable scientific result that is economically favourable for the industry and growers promoting new aspects.