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Source record

Predicting the environmental impacts of chicken systems in the United Kingdom through a life cycle assessment: Broiler production systems

Ilkka Leinonen et al. (2012).

Key findings

  • Free-range and organic systems have higher GHG per kg edible carcass than standard indoor systems; feed is a major contributor.

Record

Source type
Peer Reviewed Study
Study type
Life Cycle Assessment
Topics
Climate & emissions
Geography
See study or jurisdiction in title
Funding & conflicts
Not recorded.
Source quality
Moderate evidenceImported from the dated research notes; original-source editorial verification remains pending.

Limitations

  • Table values require confirmation; no numerical system variants are imported.