ROSS308父母代种鸡生产性能标准(英文).pdf

PARENT STOCK Performance Objectives 8 June 2007 0 3 ROSS 308 PARENT STOCK: Performance Objectives Introduction This booklet contains the performance objectives for Ross 308 Parent Stock and is to be used with the Ross 308 Parent Stock Management Manual. Performance Performance can be influenced by many factors including flock management, health status and climatic conditions. These objectives indicate the performance which can be achieved under good management and environmental conditions and when feeding recommended nutrient levels. Poultry production is a global activity but across the world there are differing management strategies adapted to local economic conditions. The objectives are therefore presented in two sections, recognising two distinct strategies for breeder management which can be summarised as: Section 1 To have 5% production at 25 weeks of age, with first light stimulation after 21 weeks (147 days +) OR Section 2 To have 5% production at 23 weeks of age, with first light stimulation before 21 weeks (up to 146 days of age) The former is the most common strategy worldwide as it gives distinct advantages in early egg size, chick number and broiler chick quality. The performance objectives for this strategy are included in Section 1 of this booklet. Section 2 describes the strategy to achieve 5% production at 23 weeks of age. Within the two major strategies variations may occur for a variety of other reasons. For example, feed consumption can be affected sign