broiler
Ross 308 in Zimbabwe, Complete Management Guide
Preferred by integrator processors. Requires good brooding discipline in the first 7 days. Best results with minimum 23% protein starter.
2,550g
Day-42 Target
2.19
Target FCR
75%
Dressout %
moderate-high
Heat Tolerance
Zimbabwe Availability: Available via Irvines, typically supplied under contract arrangements
Strengths
- Slightly better feed conversion than Cobb 500
- Good breast meat yield
- Better heat adaptation than older Cobb variants
- Excellent liveability under good management
Challenges
- Requires higher protein starter feed
- Stricter temperature requirements in first week
- Limited availability outside contract arrangements
Weekly Performance Benchmarks (Zimbabwe Conditions)
| Day | Avg Weight (g) | Weekly Feed/Bird (g) | Cumulative Feed (g) | FCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 190 | 175 | 175 | 0.92 |
| 14 | 450 | 440 | 615 | 1.37 |
| 21 | 850 | 770 | 1,385 | 1.63 |
| 28 | 1,350 | 1,080 | 2,465 | 1.83 |
| 35 | 1,900 | 1,380 | 3,845 | 2.02 |
| 42 | 2,550 | 1,750 | 5,595 | 2.19 |
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