Feeding broiler breeders twice a day yields promising results

Feeding broiler breeders twice a day during the rearing phase can improve BW uniformity, while feeding twice a day during the laying phase can enhance reproductivity. Photo: Bert Jansen
Feeding broiler breeders twice a day during the rearing phase can improve BW uniformity, while feeding twice a day during the laying phase can enhance reproductivity. Photo: Bert Jansen
It is standard practice to feed broiler breeders, and especially pullets, once a day in the morning. However, analogous to the situation in nature, twice-daily feeding appears to be a promising approach. Wageningen Livestock Research has conducted several studies to explore the benefits of twice-a-day feeding. Feeding twice a day during the rearing phase can improve bodyweight uniformity, while feeding twice a day during the laying phase can enhance reproductivity. During the rearing phase, b


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Rick van Emous Researcher at Wageningen UR livestock research