TUCKER, Ga. —The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Board Research Initiative is requesting pre-proposals for two separate research programs.
One research is for the determination of the interaction of density and wellbeing in broilers and turkeys.
Various countries and welfare certification groups have established guidelines on growout density for broilers and turkeys. These guidelines vary greatly and are not based on scientific study in commercial conditions. By better understanding the interaction of growout density, animal wellbeing and production measures in commercial conditions, objective maximum density recommendations can be developed.
The areas of focus for the research will include. . .