What is the efficacy of feed on broilers in poultry farm
Time : 2007-09-21

Basic information

One of the most important challenges for the poultry farmers is to enhance chicken productivity while remaining economically and environmentally sustainable. Feeding represents the major cost in raising of broiler chickens and has important implications for environmental impact, either directly or indirectly

Therefore, improving broiler capacity in converting ingested feed into body growth, which is generally referred to as feed efficiency often expressed through the feed conversion ratio is fundamental to promoting a sustainable intensification of poultry production

In this review, we highlight the importance of feed efficacy improvements in terms of overall sustainability for the broiler chicken production chain. Furthermore, the potential of feed additive-based nutritional strategies, such as the dietary administration of crystalline amino acids, proteases, phytases and organic minerals, is critically discussed in the light of their role in supporting the sustainable intensification of this crucial livestock sector

Improving the feed efficiency would increase profitability for producers while also reducing the environmental footprint of livestock production, profitability, especially since all of the above are routine management measures

What is the efficacy of feed on broilers in poultry farm


Features

1. Avoid hot spots in feed silos

Molds consume valuable nutrients and produce mycotoxins. Moldy feed is not only unpalatable, but also toxic as well. Quite often, feed is delivered into silos that are never cleaned. In humid and warm climates, mold growth is easy to occur, and even in apparently empty silos, there are hot spots (patches of old moldy feed adhering to the inside surfaces of silos) that can serve as the leaven for the next batch of fresh feed. Adding a mycotoxin binder and a mold inhibitor is not enough. Silos must be periodically inspected and cleaned thoroughly. Usual dosage rates recommended for mycotoxins in feed do not take into account this issue, which can be quite serious under unfavorable conditions

2. Use feeders that don't waste feed

It might appear obvious to buy feeders that minimize feed wastage, but low-cost is always an alluring factor that quite often makes us buy something less efficient in the long run. Feeders should also be managed (cleaning, placement, distances, number of birds per feeder, etc.) So that feed consumption is neither an opportunity to beat boredom nor a hurried fight to eat. Quite often a factor that greatly enhances feed efficiency is the correct placement of drinkers close to the feeders, but not so close as to cause feed spoilage

3. Lights on and off

It has been suggested that a constant lighting program such as 23 hours light and 1 hour darkness which might not be the best in terms of feed digestibility. Under constant lighting, birds tend to over consume feed, which tends to increase feed rate passage. Given that birds are fed at or near maximum genetic potential levels, this extra feed they consume has limited time to interact with digestive enzymes, resulting in reduced feed digestibility. In contrast, a lights-on, lights-off program (for example, 1 hour light, 1 hour darkness, and so on) allows birds to fully digest their feed while resting (which also improves feed efficiency as birds do not walk aimlessly all day), and gives them enough time to "refill" during light hours. The only problem with this system is that there should be enough feeding spaces for all birds to eat simultaneously, something that requires careful pre-placement feeder management

4. Avoid heavy body weight at market age

In able to attain a certain market age or market weight, you should probably follow the guidelines of your contracting partner. But, if you sell on the open market, it pays to keep in mind that feed efficiency becomes a bit worse with each day the birds age. This is mostly due to the fact that birds have a greater body mass to maintain each day and maintenance requires both energy and amino acids. So, finding the minimum weight per bird that is acceptable will also minimize feed efficiency. Of course, this does not necessarily mean maximal profitability, and to this end, other parameters should be consulted: cost per weight gain or weight gain per given floor surface

5. Keep birds healthy

One of the obvious observation, but it is always worth repeating, sick birds do not grow, and if they do not grow, feed efficiency is never ideal. Sick or subclinical affected birds don’t eat as much as healthy birds and what they eat usually goes to fighting off the disease. In addition, they might even break down muscle proteins, which reduces their body weight, making feed efficiency the worst possible. In contrast, healthy birds, especially those with a very healthy digestive system, will utilize nutrients in the feed at maximal efficiency. Perhaps subclinical diseases are the worst "robbers" of feed efficiency points, if only because they go unnoticed, whereas we investigate anything else that might have caused this drop in performance


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Principles

1. Chicken nutrition and feeding is an important part of production. If you are going to mix your own diet, great effort may be required to produce well-balanced diets, especially certified organic diets. Chickens are able to obtain some of their nutrients from insects, worms, and plants when on pasture, thus reducing costs

2. Feeding broiler chickens the appropriate amount of feed per day is essential in that it helps them achieve optimal health and size, helping you turn out quality products for consumers, Broilers chickens raised for meat is well-known for their high feed conversion ratios and fast growth rates 

3. The amount of feed you will need per broiler or free-range chicken will depend on its age, make sure to feed your broiler chicks organic, non-GMO starter feed to ensure they are getting optimal nutrition

4. Feeding young chicks requires a feeder that will hold the food in place as the birds eat. When broilers are less than one week old, you can help them learn to eat by putting their food in a shoebox lid or egg carton lid. Once broiler chicks get accustomed to eating, you can cut holes in the carton and place a lid on top, or buy a commercial feeder designed for chickens


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The chickens do not touch the excrement, which can make the chickens become healthier, and show the chickens a clean and comfortable natural environment for growth and development, and the time for meat production is greatly early

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4. Conservation of feeding concentrated feed

Cage farming can save a lot of feeding concentrated feed. Chickens are fed in cages, exercise intensity is reduced, energy consumption is less, and waste material is reduced. The materials show that cage keeping can reasonably save breeding costs by more than 25%

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The number of chickens raised can be increased three or four times than usual, greatly increasing the benefits of farmers. In addition, raising chickens in layer cages is more convenient for the management of the flock


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Frequently ask questions

Q: How can one prevent feed from wasting in the poultry farm?

A: First, you have to have a particular measurement of feed you give to them on a daily or weekly bases in other not to over load the feeding trough, thereby causing feed spillage 

Q: What is the best way for feeding the broilers in the poultry?

A: The best way is to use a feeding trough because it helps them to get a better access to the feeds

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