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Elizabeth S Greene1, Alison Ramser1, Robert Wideman1
1Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, Arkansas, USA.
Avian Pathology : Journal of the W.V.P.A
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Abstract
Research Highlights:
Wire ramp model reproducibly induced lameness/BCO in broilers.Treatments did not affect growth, but phytase with stimbiotic significantly reduced BCO.Phytase increased circulating inositol, and wire flooring decreased bone inositol.

