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Commercial broilers are chickens bred specifically for meat production. The most common breeds used are Cornish and Plymouth Rock chickens. Broilers reach slaughter weight between 5-7 weeks but their rapid growth can cause welfare issues like skeletal problems and heart conditions. Major broiler strains include Cobb, Hubbard, and Aviagen brands. Cobb strains include Cobb 500 and 700, while Aviagen brands include Arbor Acres, Lohman Indian River, and Ross 308 which has high weight gain and good feed conversi
- Author
- salman khan
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- EN