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Economic Optimization of a Growth Trajectory for Broilers

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  • Hovav Talpaz
  • Shmuel Hurwitz
  • Jose R. de la Torre
  • Peter J. H. Sharpe

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A dynamic model was constructed to select the economically optimal growth trajectory of broilers and compute the feeding schedule designed to satisfy the nutritional requirements along this trajectory. Alterations in the normal growth rates are possible by utilization of the phenomenon of compensatory growth which follows a period of feed restriction. The optimal trajectory is solved for by a reduced-gradient nonlinear programming algorithm. The model calculates the daily optimal growth rates along with the corresponding requirements of total protein, amino acids, and energy in obtaining the optimal diets. A substantial increase in profits can be achieved by following this methodology.

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  • Hovav Talpaz & Shmuel Hurwitz & Jose R. de la Torre & Peter J. H. Sharpe, 1988. "Economic Optimization of a Growth Trajectory for Broilers," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 70(2), pages 382-390.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:ajagec:v:70:y:1988:i:2:p:382-390.
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    1. Hennessy, David A., 2006. "Feeding and the Equilibrium Feeder Animal Price-Weight Schedule," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 31(2), pages 1-23, August.
    2. Mariano J. Gonzalez-Alcorta & Jeffrey H. Dorfman & Gene M. Pesti, 1994. "Maximizing profit in broiler production as prices change: A simple approximation with practical value," Agribusiness, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 10(5), pages 389-399.

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