High Arctic avian athlete gives lessons about animal welfare

Researchers report that an Arctic bird has evolved to cope with its extreme environment by moving efficiently at high speeds or when carrying winter weight. This is of relevance to welfare in the poultry industry where birds are bred to be heavier. Ultimately better understanding the physiology of a natural animal model of extreme weight gain could lead to improving the welfare and meat yield of domesticated breeds and contribute to future food security.

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