The nutritional needs of slow-growing birds

Improvements in genetics, management and nutrition dramatically improved the speed at which today’s farmers can produce poultry meat. And while demand for inexpensive protein remains high, demand for slower-growing breeds is on the rise. But what implications does this have on poultry diets? Driven by animal welfare concerns, and the slow food trend, which prizes taste and quality, this growing niche provides new opportunities for broiler farmers. Researchers and breeders work to formulate di