How to Improve FCR and Reduce Feed Cost in Poultry
How to Improve FCR and Reduce Feed Cost in Poultry? In poultry farming, feed efficiency is a main unpredictable to determine the cost of a kilogram of poultry meat (Duck,chicken, turkey ...). Depending on the country and species concerned the amount of feed in a broiler’s ration ranges from 40 to 70% of the rate of production. The Feed Conversion Ratio, which varies depending on the type of production applied, is always a very helpful benchmark to establish the profitability of a farm. Should one aim to increase the revenue of their poultry enterprise, it is important to know how to improve the Feed Conversion Ratio and how to reduce the feed costs. Industrial and economic assessment and monitoring variables in poultry production The feed conversion ratio (FCR) is the amount of feed ingested by an animal which can be converted into one kilo of live weight. This definition also applies to a single-age poultry flock held in an enclosed house. It is important that this house ...