Estimation of the Production Economic Consequences of Stopping Partial Depopulation in Broiler Production.

ABSTRACT: Partial depopulation is the removal and slaughter of part of a flock prior to the final slaughter age, and this practice allows broiler producers to optimize stocking density in broiler houses. However, this practice constitutes a serious break in farm biosecurity that can lead to the introduction of various pathogens in the flock, including Campylobacter spp. In this study, the production of a house performing partial depopulation of 25% of the flock at 35 days of age prior to the final slaughter at 42 days was compared with a production system where partial depopulation was not performed. The differences in production costs, profit, and technical performance parameters were evaluated. The model indicated that stopping partial depopulation reduces the production between 16 to 24%,

SUBMITTER: Sarnino N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9219520 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature