For optimum breeder performance, both males and females must achieve adequate physiological development and follow the breed body-weight standards through rear and lay. This is particularly important in rear as it is well established that growth during the rearing period affects peak production and later persistency. During the production period both males and females must be fed diets which support body condition and reproductive function.
Aviagen Turkeys Ltd (ATL) has produced three feed and nutrition guidelines which are now downloadable from the website.
ATL’s nutritionist will be happy to advise on feeding programmes if these guidelines are considered unsuitable due to local conditions and ingredient availability.