secrets to be successful in broiler business

to be able to achieved targets in broiler you must always consider the ffg.

1. purchase good quality chicks in a highly reputable hatchery (differentiate it from class A to C)
as a general rule class A chicks produce good chicken during hauling provided with good management (vaccination and medication program by your veterinarian).

2.Purchase high quality feeds to achieve optimum performance of the chicks.
low dense feeds produce smaller chicks than high dense provided that purchased feeds contain tolerable level of mycotoxins that is very important in broiler production in terms of health of the flock.

3. good Farm management specially during brooding period where the most critical period for broiler
wherein in can affect the over all performance of the farm. Farm management usually are based on the experience.

farm management includes:

bio security through proper disinfection in vehicles, visitors
farm cleaning/ disinfection after harvest (must be at least 14 days)
brooding management
feeding/ watering system
vaccination/medication program
lightning system

4. proper housing/building design to achieved maximum performance of feeds and chicks.
this include:
proper orientation of the building ( east to west).
proper floor spacing (1foot/ bird).
proper ventilation inside the building to avoid heat stroke during finisher stage.
proper lightning inside the building to stimulate the birds to eat.

5. proper management during harvest time
always considered that mortality during harvest time could increase if ventilation is poor inside the building. and avoid hauling during hottest part of the day.

Rock I. Lamit D.V.M
Poultry Consultant
PRC lic. # 7672
Mobile num. 09175936316