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Feed timing matters: How twice-daily rations benefit broiler breeders

Feeding broiler breeders twice a day during the rearing phase can improve BW uniformity, while feeding twice a day during the laying phase can enhance reproductive performance. Photo: Bert Jansen
Feeding broiler breeders twice a day during the rearing phase can improve BW uniformity, while feeding twice a day during the laying phase can enhance reproductive performance. Photo: Bert Jansen
Twice-daily feeding for broiler breeders offers promising advantages over traditional once-a-day schedules. Studies from Wageningen Livestock Research report improved growth uniformity, reproductive outcomes, and behaviour. This article explores the evidence and practicalities of split-feeding strategies for broiler breeders. Traditionally, broiler breeders (particularly pullets) are fed once daily in the morning. However, feeding them twice daily, in a manner more aligned with natural behavi


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Redacteur 1

Marieke
Ploegmakers

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Matthew
Wedzerai

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Treena
Hein

van Emous
Rick van Emous Researcher at Wageningen UR livestock research