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heir evolution, and how they became the primary source of poultry meat.

Heir Evolution: Poultry Meat’s Primary Source

Poultry meat production has grown fast, beating other meats like pork, beef, and sheep. It's expected to hit 139 million metric tons in 2023, up 3% from 2022. This rise is mainly due to more production in Brazil and the United States. China also played a big role, exporting 628,500 tonnes of poultry meat in 2022. Chicken made up 84.7%…

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The Science Behind Selective Breeding in Broiler Chickens

Selective Breeding in Broiler Chickens: The Science

The modern broiler chicken has changed a lot thanks to selective breeding. This method has greatly improved the poultry industry in recent decades. We'll look at how genetic selection has made broiler chickens grow faster, eat less, and be healthier. The broiler chicken industry is huge, with the U.S. alone producing over 9 billion in 2020. Selective breeding has helped…

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Ethical Considerations in the Genetic Improvement of Broilers

Ethical Considerations: Broiler Genetic Improvement

The genetic improvement of broiler chickens raises big ethical questions. It touches on animal welfare, sustainable farming, and food security worldwide. The poultry industry uses advanced breeding to make chickens grow faster and eat less. But, this raises big questions about treating living beings just for our needs and profit. This article looks into the ethics of improving broiler chickens.…

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The Impact of Genetic Selection on Broiler Chicken Health

Genetic Selection’s Impact on Broiler Chicken Health

The broiler chicken industry has made huge strides in genetic selection. This has led to better productivity and efficiency. Over the last 20 years, breeding companies have focused on traits like body weight and growth rate. Now, broilers are expected to reach 2.34 kg (5 lb) in under 29 days by 2034. But, this intense focus on production traits has…

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