Today’s commercial broiler is the fastest growing, leanest and most feed efficient bird ever produced. Intensive ge-netic selection over the past few decades has resulted in the production of broilers requiring higher standards of care, health, bio security and nutrition to realize the benefits: Improved weight for age Improved feed conversion rate Increased growth rate […]
December 18th 2015 New-Life Mills Poultry Team How you set up your barn prior to chicks arriving as well as bird management in the first 7-10 days of life can have huge impact on the performance of your broiler flock. The goal is to have chicks delivered to the farm as soon as possible […]
Lighting programs used to grow commercial broilers can have a significant impact on overall performance and growth. Consider these factors when setting up your lighting program: Market type (whole carcass, cut up, etc.) Market age Feed cost and impact of day length on feed efficiency Stocking density/limited feeder space – if feeder space is […]
By: Lisa Hodgins M.Sc. Monogastric Nutritionist Megan DeVisser, M.Sc. Candidate, Monogastric Nutrition Associate New Life Mills, A Division of Parrish and Heimbecker, Limited As published in Canadian Poultry Magazine, May 2015 Producers have very clearly defined goals and objectives when it comes to growth and production in commercial poultry operations. Fortunately, nutritionists also have a […]