Title:	Technical and economic performance favours fully automated climate control broiler housing.
Authors:	TRENTIN, A. TALAMINI, D. J. D. COLDEBELLA, A. PEDROSO, A. C. GOMES, T. M. A.
Affiliation:	INSTITUTO FEDERAL CATARINENSE; DIRCEU JOAO DUARTE TALAMINI, CNPSA; ARLEI COLDEBELLA, CNPSA; INSTITUTO FEDERAL CATARINENSE; INSTITUTO FEDERAL CATARINENSE.
Date Issued:	2024
Citation:	British Poultry Science, 09 Sep. 2024.
Description:	Abstract: 1. This study compared two broiler housing models with different technologies (conventional versus fully automated climate control) to verify their performance and carcass characteristics at slaughter, as well as the economics of production. 2. A database regarding 20 443 flocks of heavy broilers produced in an integrated operation during the years 2020 and 2021, in eight Brazilian regions was used in the analysis. The dependent variables included feed conversion, average live weight gain, total and partial carcass condemnation and the total mortality. For economic analysis, the production cost of each technology including feed, labour, energy, heating and depreciation was calculated. 3. The technology used in the broiler houses had a significant effect on the technical indicators which were positive for fully automated climate control in most geographical regions. One important exception was the effect on total and partial carcass condemnations, with better results seen for conventional housing. The total cost per ton of broiler meat delivered, deducting condemnation losses, was lower in the automated climate controlled housing compared to conventional housing. 4. In conclusion, there was a reduction in broiler chicken production costs for birds raised in fully automated climate controlled housing, indicating better economic results for this model in Brazil.
Thesagro:	Avicultura Custo de Produção Produtividade Zoneamento Climático Climatologia
NAL Thesaurus:	Aviculture Production costs Poultry
Keywords:	Controle climático Habitação convencional Climate control Conventional housing Productivity Costs
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668.2024.2394182
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPSA)