Precision Broiler Nutrition: Bioeconomic Optimization of Broiler Feeds with a Focus on Balanced Protein (BP) and Metabolizable Energy (ME)

Authors

• Shivaram K. Rao, Cobb Genetics, Siloam Springs
• Rocky Latham, Tyson Foods, Springdale
• Phillip Smith, Tyson Foods, Springdale
• Hunter Walters, Tyson Foods, Springdale
• Malea Frank, Tyson Foods, Springdale
• Alejandro Corzo, Cobb Genetics, Siloam Springs

Keywords

Bioeconomic optimization, Balanced Protein (BP), Metabolizable Energy (ME), Cobb genetic strains

Abstract

Key broiler performance indicators in live performance and yields are impacted by precision nutrition, and more specifically balanced protein and energy.  These proceedings deal with bioeconomic optimization of broiler performance using profit scenarios like income over feed costs.

Recommended Citation

Rao, S. K., Latham, R., Smith, P., Walters, H., Frank, M., & Corzo, A. (2026). Precision Broiler Nutrition: Bioeconomic Optimization of Broiler Feeds with a Focus on Balanced Protein (BP) and Metabolizable Energy (ME). Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference, 2026(1), Article 5. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/panc/vol2026/iss1/5