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Technical and economic performance favours fully automated climate control broiler housing.

Authors :
Trentin, A.
Talamini, D. J. D.
Coldebella, A.
Pedroso, A. C.
Gomes, T. M. A.
Source :
British Poultry Science. Sep2024, p1-8. 8p. 2 Illustrations.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

1. This study compared two broiler housing models with different technologies (conventional <italic>versus</italic> fully automated climate control) to verify their performance and carcass characteristics at slaughter, as well as the economics of production.2. A database regarding 20 443 flocks of heavy broilers produced in an integrated operation during the years 2020 and 2021, in eight Brazilian regions was used in the analysis. The dependent variables included feed conversion, average live weight gain, total and partial carcass condemnation and the total mortality. For economic analysis, the production cost of each technology including feed, labour, energy, heating and depreciation was calculated.3. The technology used in the broiler houses had a significant effect on the technical indicators which were positive for fully automated climate control in most geographical regions. One important exception was the effect on total and partial carcass condemnations, with better results seen for conventional housing. The total cost per ton of broiler meat delivered, deducting condemnation losses, was lower in the automated climate controlled housing compared to conventional housing.4. In conclusion, there was a reduction in broiler chicken production costs for birds raised in fully automated climate controlled housing, indicating better economic results for this model in Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071668
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Poultry Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179524450
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668.2024.2394182