What is the main purpose of restricting feed intake in commercial broiler breeder pullets?
Correct answer: C. To prevent excessive body weight and improve reproduction
- A. To accelerate skeletal growth beyond genetic potential
- B. To increase fat deposition before sexual maturity
- C. To prevent excessive body weight and improve reproduction
- D. To eliminate the need for a lighting programme
Explanation
Controlled feeding keeps breeder pullets near the target body-weight curve and supports better reproductive performance. Excess body weight can reduce fertility, hatchability and persistency of egg production.
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