Broiler feed formulation strategies for cold weather

Since the onset of commercial broiler production several decades ago, the industry has rapidly progressed in resolving hot weather situations. However, some producers still seem to struggle during the winter months when the costs of fuel, litter and housing make good cold-temperature performance a real challenge. Due to typically moist conditions within the chicken house during the winter, gut health can be affected by coccidiosis and enteric bacterial and viral challenges. In many cases, the