Small improvements with a significant impact.
Health drives performance.
When infection pressure is reduced, animals spend less energy on immune response and more on growth.
A cleaner environment at floor level limits early exposure to pathogens, allowing the animals to develop more consistently from day one. This leads to better nutrient utilization, more uniform flocks, and improved overall efficiency throughout the cycle.
Fewer pathogens in the environment mean:
Better nutrient absorption (improved feed conversion)
More efficient growth
More consistent results
Example calculation based on operational data:
Feed conversion (FCR) determines how much feed is needed to raise a broiler to its final weight. Small improvements have a direct impact on profitability.
Typical ranges:
Good feed conversion: 1.05 – 1.10
Poor feed conversion: ~1.20
So as you can see, even a small improvement makes a big difference.
Example calculation
Improvement: 5 points in feed conversion (0.05)
Value per point: ± € 0.0075 per animal
Total improvement per animal: € 0.0375
Now applied to a standard poultry house:
90,000 broilers per cycle → € 0.0375 × 90,000 = € 3,375 per cycle
7 cycles per year → € 3,375 × 7 = € 23,625 per year
What this means: a relatively small improvement in feed conversion can result in:
€ 20,000+ additional profit per year, per house
Conclusion:
Small improvements at floor level create significant financial impact at farm level.