Protected: Feed efficiency in broilers: why immune function matters

Feed efficiency is one of the most important factors influencing profitability in broiler production. Production managers and nutritionists balance nutrition, genetics and housing conditions to help birds convert feed into growth as efficiently as possible.

But according to Mickie Metz, PhD, technical innovation research scientist, Fortiva, there is more to consider. “There’s one other variable often overlooked: the bird’s immune system,” she writes.

Metz discusses the complexities, effects on energy needs and the hidden costs of immune challenges in broilers, and offers insights into improving feed efficiency and flock performance.

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