Selective Breeding’s Impact on Broiler Growth Rates
- September 29, 2024
- By:weservebest
- Tags: Accelerated Growth in Broilers, Agricultural Research, Animal Husbandry Practices, Broiler Growth Rates, Genetics in Livestock, Meat Industry Insights, Modern Farming Methods, Poultry Genetics, Selective Breeding Techniques
- Category:Broiler Chicken Breeds and Genetics, Selective Breeding and Genetic Improvement
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The modern broiler chicken, known as the "Cornish Cross," has seen a huge jump in growth rate. This is thanks to intense artificial selection over the years. Today, broilers grow 300% faster than they did in 1960, reaching heavier weights in less time. This change is mainly due to the poultry industry's goal to improve traits like body weight and…