Post on 31-Dec-2015
• Why measure performance?
• How is Performance Measured?
• Physical performance Indicators
• Financial performance Indicators
FCR- 2.0-2.1 up to 2.8 end of lay
Eggs laid per bird per year
Mortality
Egg shell quality
Downgrades Class B and C
Problem Possible Causes Action
High early Mortality Poor chick qualityIncorrect BroodingDisease
Appetite
Check with HatcheryRe-adjust BroodersPost mortems on dead chicks / VetMeasure crop fills
High Mortality(post 7 days)
Disease metabolic or infectious
Leg Problems
Establish CauseCheck ventilationFeed formulationVetCheck water consumption
Check calcium, phosphorus and Vit D levels in dietLighting programmes to increase activity
Problem Possible Causes Action
Poor early growth and uniformity
Nutrition
Chick QualityEnvironmental Conditions
Appetite
Check starter ration – availability and nutritional, physical qualityCheck water supply – availability and qualityCheck with hatcheryCheck temperature and humidity profilesCheck air qualityVentilation ratesCheck poor stimulation of appetite
Problem Possible Causes Action
Poor late growth and uniformity
Low nutrient intake
Infectious diseaseEnvironmental Conditions
Check feed nutritional and physical quality and formulationCheck feed intake and accessibilityLighting programme too restrictive(same as high mortality)Check ventilation rates, stocking density, house temperatures, water and feed availability