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Native breed turkeys give a 'commercial advantage'

Turkey farmers have been urged to consider rearing rare breed turkeys as research shows they have stronger leg bones, reducing lameness.

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 2 min read
Native breed turkeys give a 'commercial advantage'

Turkey farmers have been urged to consider rearing rare breed turkeys as research shows they have stronger leg bones, reducing lameness. Native breed turkeys show better leg health and tenderness and...

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