Dynamic feed adjustment tailors daily feed amounts to match broilers’ actual growth curves and real-time intake patterns. This study quantifies its effect on reducing overfeeding and underfeeding in a 10,000‑bird flock.

Overfeeding occurs when feed supply exceeds birds’ needs, increasing feed conversion ratio (FCR) and fat deposition. Underfeeding limits growth and causes flock unevenness. Using sensors and algorithms, dynamic systems adjust feed delivery every 2–4 hours based on body weight estimates and feed pan coverage.

In a controlled trial, dynamic adjustment reduced overfeeding by 8.2% and underfeeding by 6.5% compared to fixed daily ration. FCR improved by 0.09, and flock uniformity increased by 4.5%. Feed waste from spillage and spoilage dropped by 3.8%.

Thus, dynamic feed adjustment effectively minimizes both excess and deficit feeding, delivering measurable economic and performance benefits.

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