Market Broiler Management Practice Test

Which of the following will not be caused by incorrect nutrition?

1. Weight gain

2. Bruising

3. Feather pecking

4. Low feed conversion

The correct answer is: Bruising

Bruising is not typically a direct consequence of incorrect nutrition in broilers. Bruising often occurs due to factors such as poor handling, aggressive pecking behavior, or environmental hazards rather than nutritional imbalances. While nutrition plays a crucial role in overall health and performance, it primarily affects growth rates, feed conversion efficiency, and behaviors like feather pecking. In contrast, incorrect nutrition can lead to excessive weight gain due to overfeeding or inappropriate feed formulation, which can result in poor feed conversion rates. Nutritional deficiencies or imbalances can also contribute to behavioral issues such as feather pecking, as a lack of essential nutrients may lead to stress and abnormal behaviors in birds. Thus, while nutrition significantly affects various aspects of broiler management, bruising is not a direct result of nutritional errors.