TABLE 2.
Slaughter performance in cage and ground litter broilers on day 42
| Items | Cage | Ground | SEM | P valuesa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of breast muscle | 24.34 | 26.62 | 0.418 | 0.184 |
| Percentage of leg muscle | 21.75 | 22.78 | 0.238 | 0.005 |
| Abdominal fat rate | 1.89 | 2.14 | 0.095 | 0.029 |
P values represent the effect of the rearing system.