Genetic selection of poultry needs constant attention

The poultry industry has become the world’s leading supplier of efficient, high-quality animal protein. However, over the years, genetic selection for productivity has led to problems with metabolic health. Although many of these concerns have been overcome, emerging performance-related problems need constant attention in genetic selection, as shown by a scientific review by Doug Korver, department of agriculture at the University of Alberta. The global population is projected to reach 9.7