Effects of Different Feeding Strategies on Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens

Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The poultry industry plays a crucial role in meeting the increasing demand for animal protein worldwide. Among poultry species, broiler chickens are widely raised for meat production. The growth performance of broiler chickens is influenced by various factors, with nutrition being a key determinant. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different feeding strategies on the growth performance of broiler chickens. The research was conducted over a period of six months, involving the evaluation of three feeding strategies a conventional diet, an organic diet, and a genetically modified diet. A total of 300 broiler chickens were divided into three groups, with each group assigned a specific feeding strategy. Various parameters such as body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and mortality rate were monitored throughout the study. The findings revealed significant differences in growth performance among the three feeding strategies. Broiler chickens fed with the organic diet exhibited the highest body weight gain and the lowest feed conversion ratio compared to those on the conventional and genetically modified diets. Additionally, the mortality rate was lower in the organic diet group, indicating better overall health and welfare. Furthermore, the study assessed the economic implications of the different feeding strategies in terms of cost-effectiveness and profitability. Despite the higher cost associated with the organic diet, the improved growth performance and lower mortality rate resulted in higher profitability compared to the other feeding strategies. In conclusion, the results of this study highlight the importance of nutrition in influencing the growth performance and overall health of broiler chickens. The findings suggest that implementing specific feeding strategies, such as an organic diet, can enhance growth performance and profitability in broiler production. This research contributes valuable insights to the poultry industry and provides a basis for further studies on optimizing feeding strategies for improved broiler chicken production.