Level II Agricultural Business Operations

• Why measure performance?

• How is Performance Measured?

• Physical performance Indicators

• Financial performance Indicators

In groups list the main physical performance indicators for broilers

FCR

Mortality

Meat yield

Downgrades

Body confirmation

In groups list the main financial performance indicators for Broilers

Net profit after costs out

Pence per Kg

Margin over feed

In groups – List the main physical performance indicators for Layers

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

Net profit after costs out

Pence per dozen eggs

Feed cost

Ventilation Humidity Disease Stocking density Feed quality Management

40 day production period

Liveweight – 2.1 kg

Feed conversion ratio – 1.7:1

Mortality – 3%

Problem Solving

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

Egg production Chart for Commercial Egg Layers

Cause?

Action?