1. The amount of calcium and phosphorus in the empty, feather-free bodies of Cobb 700 breed males and females was measured from hatch to 15 weeks of age.2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF1. The potential growth of the chemical and physical components of males and females of the Cobb 700 strain was measured from hatch to 15 weeks of age.2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF1. Two experiments were conducted to measure the response of growing turkeys to dietary protein content. In the first, 960 sexed British United Turkey (BUT 6) poults were used to measure the response to balanced protein from 3 to 6 weeks of age.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe egg production model (EPM) described here is a mechanistic and stochastic model that simulates the amino acid and energy requirements of laying hens. It takes into account their potential rate of laying, and egg weight over time, and the composition of the feed provided. The model predicts feed intake based on the assumption that hens will consume enough feed to reach their genetic potential.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEfficient meat production is crucial in addressing global market demands and sustainability goals. Modeling production systems has gained worldwide attention, offering valuable insights for predicting outcomes and optimizing economic returns. In the poultry industry, researchers have developed mathematical models to predict animal performance and maximize profits.
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