Intensive system in poultry: learn about the advantages and best practices

The intensive system in poultry currently represents the best alternative in terms of productivity, control and automation in poultry farming. Through this system, it is possible to maximize the production of meat or eggs, as well as to minimize costs and waste in the processes.

With the support of technology and specific equipment, as well as a focus on a balanced diet, strict control of health and the environment, this model provides several gains to producers. Not by chance, adherence to the system is growing in the global poultry industry.

Do you want to better understand what an intensive system is in poultry farming, the advantages it can add to your property and the essential practices to apply it properly? Check out the main details in this article.

What is the intensive system?

The intensive system in poultry farming aims to meet the new demands of the consumer market, which increasingly demands abundant, standardized and affordable products. Thus, the system was created in order to increase the scale and volume in animal production.

In this model, birds are reared in sheds throughout their production cycle, similar to an industrial process. As needed, animals are housed in appropriate facilities and densities.

Through the implementation of the system, it is possible to raise a greater number of animals on the same property, as well as simplify the management and control of environmental variables that influence the development of birds.

In order to ensure animal welfare and final product quality, the focus goes beyond scale and also towards healthy development. Thus, there is a strict control of nutrition, the temperature of the facilities, density, among other environmental issues.

What are your advantages?

As you can see, the main benefit of the intensive poultry farming system is the possibility of housing more birds per square meter and standardizing their handling, optimizing and diluting production costs. Among the most significant advantages are:

Increased productivity and viability of poultry operations;
Standardization of production processes and the final product;
Greater weight gain of birds and decrease in slaughter age;
Optimization of feed conversion rates;
Lower production costs.

To guarantee these gains, the model must respect the necessary standards of density, biosafety, management and animal welfare. Below, check out the most important precautions to properly apply the intensive system in poultry.

How to apply it properly?

In addition to the points mentioned above, another very significant demand in the intensive poultry farming system is to guarantee good sanitary control and avoid the spread of diseases, which can be favored by the high density of the creation. This requires measures such as:

Respect for the cleaning and disinfection of the facilities;
Maintain strict isolation of the property;
Correctly adopt the use of antimicrobials;
Isolate possibly sick animals;
Respect the period of sanitary emptiness;
Control incoming materials;
Restrict visits;
Be rigorous about the vaccination program;
Train employees;
Control pests such as rodents and insects;

As we mentioned, the intensive system in poultry only generates good results when the management requirements are met. They range from the correct treatment and nutrition of the animals, to the guarantee of thermal comfort, health and so on.

For this to be possible, it is essential to invest in appropriate ambience technologies, keep up with innovations in the sector and ensure quality equipment, capable of efficiently and robustly meeting the control and feeding routines of the animals.

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