Chickens Weight Gain
Client:
Feed trial by grower of broiler chickens
Industry:
Agriculture
Location:
USA
Key Issues:
Feed Conversion
Mortality Rate
Mortality Rate
Project Summary:
Feed trial on the effects of chickens consuming our product
6 x sheds with 20,000 birds in each- 1 shed dosed with 5 sheds as control
Challenge:
1. The longer it takes to gain achieve the required weight, the higher the costs to the producer directly impacting profitability
2. Mortality rates affect profitability
Results:
10% increase in
live-weight
1% decrease in mortality
rates
