Effects of Varying Dietary Protein and Energy Levels on Growth Rate and Body Fat of Broilers

Abstract

Three experiments were conducted in which the protein and energy levels were varied in an attempt to produce broiler carcasses with more acceptable fat deposition at market age. Male broilers had more abdominal fat than female broilers to 46 days of age. Females deposited abdominal fat at a rate greater than that of the males after 46 days of age.