Modern Broilers Drink More Water

US - Increases in feed and water consumption do not seem be the only reason for the higher bodyweight gains of today's broilers than those 10 or 20 years ago, according to a new study.

A study was conducted to determine what differences exist in average daily water consumption and water-to-feed ratios for 2010–2011 flocks as compared with flocks reared 10 and 20 years ago at the University of Arkansas Applied Broiler Research Farm, reports C.L. Williams from the University of Arkansas.