How Does the Choice of Genotype and Feed in the Local Market Affect Broiler Performance and the Farm Economy? A Case Study in Serbia

Key questions for a local broiler farm are: which hybrid to rear and industrial feed use? To show how farmers can manage them, combination of biological tests characterizations the most commonly used hybrids feeds in (Serbian) market was designed performed. The Cobb 500 Ross 308 were used, as well same quality category from three established domestic producers (A, B, C) available market. A factorial trial (2 × 3) performed on total 1800 unsexed day-old chicks divided into six experimental treatments, with repetitions per treatment 50 chickens each repetition. Prior after trial, characterized. results confirm equally high production potential two tested fast-growing hybrids, different feeds, that expression genetic potential, feeding fattening period valuable. complete picture obtained within suitable post-test characterization economy included analysis, differed scenarios, allows finding optimal farm.