Broiler breeder management is challenging. If too much feed is available, birds can become overweight. If feed is limited, competition at the feeder results in aggressive birds eating more, which reduces flock uniformity.
What technologies are available to help manage feeding breeders? Is it possible to have the ideal amount of feed available to the birds in a way that is fast and with enough feeding space to reduce competition and allow all the birds to eat equally?
Precision livestock farming and digitalized livestock management can support industry sustainability. What research has been done, or is still required to achieve this outcome? Animal and environmental-oriented data could help specialists and producers to manage growth, health, and nutritional management, welfare, and biosecurity more effectively.
