- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 23 Issue: EK4
- The Effect of Various Weighing Procedurs on Broiler Performance Evaluation
The Effect of Various Weighing Procedurs on Broiler Performance Evaluation
Authors : Recep Kahraman, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, Gülcan Irmak
Pages : 719-722
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :This study was caried out to determine the effects of weighing, after 0 or 18 hours of starvation period of chicks and at intervals of 1 or 2 week or at the end of starter and finisher period on the live weight and feed convertion rate of broilers. In conclusion, weighing at intervals 2 weeks of broilers which fed continously to the slaughter resulted the greatest live weight and also feed convertion rate.Keywords : Weighing, broiler, live weight gain, feed convertion ratio