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Economic Potentials Of Poultry Breeding, W. Morgan, D. Jones, W. Kohlmeyer

Agricultural Experiment Station Circulars

One of the remarkable agricultural accomplishments of the past 30 years has been the increased productivity of our chickens. Not only has the poultry industry produced hens that would lay more eggs (national average, 1925-112, 1954- 183), but the economical production of meat in the form of broilerfryers has created a new industry in the poultry field. In attempting to analyze important factors contributing to these advances, it seems that three areas of improvement have been of major importance. Management (particularly as it relates to disease control and sanitation problems), breeding and selection, and improved rations have all contributed significantly …