The search for optimal broiler performance

The objective of every broiler growing operation is to obtain maximum performance at the lowest possible expense. This begins with good genetic material. The challenge, however, is to find the balance between all the influencing factors. By Dr Tahseen Aziz, Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Raleigh, NC, USA Each broiler chick hatches with a pre-determined genetic potential for growth rate (weight gain), feed conversion, meat yield, and