Effects of stocking density on broiler production parameters

Here we look at the effects of stocking density, one of the most important stress factors affecting production and yield in poultry farming. High stocking density causes reduced feed consumption, lower growth rates and poor-quality carcasses. Besides, high stocking density may be associated with a surge in airborne pathogens. Feed intake and conversion A reduction of feed intake in response to increasing stocking density is often reported to be the result of feed restriction. The heat stress r