Commercial broiler breeder strains, selected for rapid growth and high meat yields, do not adequately regulate voluntary feed intake commensurate with their energy needs. Consequently, these birds must be given a limited amount of feed to avoid overconsumption that can lead to excessive accumulation of energy stores.Translation: Turkeys are gluttons who don't know when to stop and they get too fat if you let them eat too much.
Wednesday 26 November 2008
Talking Turkey
Impenetrable quote of the day regarding modern breeds of turkeys courtesy of the USDA:
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Gobbledegook on your side of the pond as well ? I thought it was just us Brits who were masters of it ? Micen90
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