Re-learning how to grow broilers

16-09-2016 | | |
To monitor the growth rate of the broilers and stay within the 50 grams of ADG an automated weigher system is installed. <em>Photo: Dick van Doorn</em>
To monitor the growth rate of the broilers and stay within the 50 grams of ADG an automated weigher system is installed. Photo: Dick van Doorn
Worldwide slow-growing broilers are gaining ground. However, it’s still an art to adapt one’s management style when for decades the focus has been on maximum growth. In several European countries farmers are changing to slow growing birds. Following this trend other countries around the world are now turning towards producing slow growing broilers as well. The experiences of various broiler farmers show that managing slow growing broilers is an art in itself, especially if one has a


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

Redacteur 2

Fabian
Brockötter

Redacteur 3

Tony
McDougal

Van Doorn
Dick Van Doorn Freelance Journalist