Market Broiler Management Practice Test

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Excessive feed withdrawal for over _____ hours can cause intestinal issues in broilers.

8 hours
10 hours
12 hours
14 hours

The correct answer is: 12 hours

Excessive feed withdrawal for more than 12 hours can lead to significant health problems in broilers, particularly intestinal issues. After this duration, the birds are at higher risk of experiencing stress and adverse gut conditions, which can severely impact their growth performance and overall welfare. During prolonged feed withdrawal, the digestive system of broilers becomes compromised, potentially leading to an imbalance in gut microbiota and a weakening of the intestinal mucosal barrier. This can result in conditions such as enteritis, malabsorption, and other gastrointestinal disturbances. Maintaining a careful balance in feed withdrawal timing is crucial for ensuring the health and productivity of broilers. Keeping feed withdrawal within recommended timeframes helps minimize the risk of these detrimental effects, promoting better growth and overall flock performance.