Study on the Profitable Implementation of Selected Broiler Strains Providing Selected Company Feeds in Cox's Bazar under Intense Management

Abstract

This study investigated the performance of 15,000 commercial broiler chicks comprising Arbor Acres, Lohmann Meat and Ross-308 strains over 30 days in Cox's Bazar district. These strains were subjected to comparable housing, feeding, and environmental management conditions. Each strain was assigned to three feed groups formulated by distinct recognized companies. Mortality percentages for Arbor Acres, Lohmann Meat, and Ross-308 were 4.17%, 4.23%, and 4.73% respectively. Ross-308 exhibited higher average feed consumption (2417.4 gm) than Arbor Acres (2415.64 gm) and Lohmann Meat (2398.9 gm). Lohmann Meat had the highest average live weight (1710.43 gm), followed by Arbor Acres (1699.55 gm) and Ross-308 (1679.32 gm). Notably, Lohmann Meat demonstrated the best FCR (1.40) followed by Arbor Acres (1.42) and Ross-308 (1.44). Mortality rates for Nourish feed, Aman feed, and Nahar feed were 3.63%, 4.73%, and 4.77% respectively, with consistent feed intake and body weight. While feed did not significantly impact performance, broiler strain exhibited a noteworthy relationship with performance. In conclusion, Lohmann Meat strain emerged as the most cost-effective choice based on its performance in this study.