International Broiler Supplement.pdf

Plus Arbor Acres International Broiler Supplement Overview As-Hatched Performance Male Performance Female Performance Carcass Component Yield 1 2 3 4 5 Nutrition Recommendations 1.6 kg Female Nutrition Recommendations 1.8 kg Male Straight-Run Nutrition Recommendations 2.5 kg Male Straight-Run Nutrition Recommendations 3.0 kg Male Straight-Run Mineral Vitamin Recommendations Lighting Program 6 7 8 9 10 The Arbor Acres Plus The Arbor Acres Plus is available in two types, one which produces sexable broilers and one which produces all fast-feathering broilers. The sexable type produces fast-feathering female broilers and slow-feathering male broilers. This allows the broilers to be sexed in the hatchery by evaluating feather development differences. Growing male and female broilers separately allows companies to capitalize on the natural growth and developmental differences between the sexes and tailor their nutritional programs. It also enables different requirements for broilers within the same market to be met more efficiently [e.g. fast-feathering females can be grown to supply small birds (rotisserie) and males for larger birds (deboning)]. Sex-separate rearing also improves body weight uniformity of flocks for the processing plant. The non-sexable type produces all fast-feathering broilers. They cannot be sexed in the hatchery by evaluating the feathers because males and females grow their feathers at the same rate. This early feather coverage helps protect skin from damage - leading to improved carcass quality and grade in the processing plant. Both types will have similar growth, feed conversion and meat yield characteristics. The nutritional requirements for the broilers will also be the same. This supplement should be used in conjunction with the Arbor Acres Broiler Manual. For further information on managing Arbor Acres broilers, please consult your Technical Services Manager or contact the technical services department. 1 2Body Daily