International Journal of Poultry Science
1682-8356
1994-7992
Asian Network for Scientific Information
10.3923/ijps.2006.905.911
Ferket
Peter R.
Gernat
Abel G.
10
2006
5
10
Feed intake is the major
factor that influences both the body weight gain and feed efficiency
in meat-type poultry. Because so many factors can influence feed intake,
it is often difficult to correct a problem of poor feed intake unless
a complete review of feed and management practices is made. Management
and flock health issues are usually more likely to reduce feed intake
than dietary factors. Dietary factors that influence feed intake would
be common among all flocks in a complex rather than on individual flocks.
In contrast, environmental or immunological stresses have the most profound
effects on flock variation in feed intake. Any management protocol that
would alleviate these stressors will improve feed intake. To improve
flock feed intake, initially investigate the source of greatest stress
or disease challenge.]]>