Slowing broiler growth with nutritional interventions

27-01-2023 | Nutrition | Article

To successfully implement this broiler slowdown programme, it is necessary to secure a continuous supply of diluted feeds for the restriction period. Photo: Santhosh Kumar

In broiler production, efficiency and time to market are key. Every link in the production chain is attuned to that. However, due to disruptions along the chain, it is sometimes necessary to delay farm-to-processor deliveries. To remain within ideal slaughter parameters, it may be necessary to slow broiler growth. According to the National Chicken Council, the United States poultry industry processed over 9.22 billion broilers in 2020. To accomplish this, the poultry industry relies on a vert