This study quantifies how dynamic feed adjustment improves feed conversion ratio (FCR) in broiler production. Dynamic adjustment tailors daily feed amounts to match real-time bird weight and intake patterns, unlike fixed feeding schedules.

A 35-day trial on 10,000 Ross 308 broilers compared dynamic adjustment (sensor‑based, every 2–4 hours) with conventional fixed feeding. Results showed that dynamic adjustment reduced FCR from 1.64 to 1.51, an improvement of 0.13 (7.9%). Feed waste dropped from 8.2% to 2.2%, and final body weight increased from 1.85 kg to 2.05 kg.

Regression analysis revealed that each 1% reduction in feed waste correlated with a 0.018 improvement in FCR. The precision of dynamic feeding reduced overfeeding during late stages and underfeeding during early growth. Consequently, FCR optimization directly lowers feed costs, which account for 60–70% of total production expenses. Dynamic adjustment offers a measurable, cost‑effective tool for broiler farms.

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