What should be in your farm record if you are in poultry broiler production
1. **Flock Information:**
– Identification of the broiler flock.
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2. **Strain and Breed Information:**
– Details about the breed and strain of broilers.
3. **Health Records:**
– Vaccination dates and types.
– Medications administered.
– Disease monitoring and treatments.
4. **Feed Records:**
– Type and amount of feed provided.
– Feeding schedule.
– Changes in diet and reasons.
5. **Growth and Performance Records:**
– Regularly record weights of broilers.
– Track growth rates.
– Feed conversion ratios.
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6. **Environmental Conditions:**
– Temperature and humidity records.
– Ventilation details.
– Lighting schedules.
7. **Mortality Records:**
– Document reasons for broiler mortality.
– Analyze trends to improve flock health.
8. **Culling Information:**
– Reasons for culling individual broilers.
– Date and method of culling.
9. **Water Consumption:**
– Track daily water consumption.
– Monitor water quality.
10. **Litter and Manure Management:**
– Details about litter composition and changes.
– Manure removal schedule.
11. **Economic Records:**
– Keep track of costs related to feed, medications, and other inputs.
– Record broiler sales and income.
12. **Processing Information:**
– Date of processing.
– Processing methods and equipment used.
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13. **Feed Conversion Efficiency:**
– Calculate and record the feed conversion efficiency.
14. **Record Keeping System:**
– Use a structured system, whether digital or physical, for easy retrieval and analysis.
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15. **Biosecurity Measures:**
– Outline biosecurity protocols followed.
– Record any biosecurity incidents.
Regularly updating and analyzing these records will help optimize broiler production, identify issues promptly, and make informed decisions for better flock management.
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