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Mostly breeder managers utilize manual fleshing scores to know the body conditions in broiler breeders; however, this assessment is variable due to depending on the manager’s subjective score and labor turnover. To cope with this, Credinser has developed a device for measuring the breast meat angle, named Flesher, Figure 1.
This tool has the following benefits:
PRECISION
The Flesher contains continual numbers expressed as degrees; without using the subjective manual flesher score.
These continuing degrees offer reliable information producing precise analysis of breast meat growth.
PRACTICAL
Identifying the correct place in the breast meat and applying sufficient force between the Flesher and the bird makes it practical and easy to use.
Figure 1. Flesher.
FLESHER ANGLE CONVERSION
Managers can convert the angles of the Flesher to a standard Flesher score; using a simple linear equation.
RECORDS DURING CRITICAL PERIODS AND FIELD TESTS
Managers can use this tool from four until 65 weeks of age. Although, in times of limited labor, they can record the Flesher angles weekly from 18 to 28 weeks of age for females and from 18 to 33 weeks for males.
For field tests, the managers could record the Flesher angles every week or at least every other week using the same weighted birds, resulting in great company benefits.
Figure 2. Flesher.
SUPPORT BODY WEIGHTS
Provides reinforcement when the body weights are inconsistent. For example, sometimes live weights are higher or lower than expected.
To deal with this problem, recording Flesher measurements and live weight values will allow confidence and trust in the outcomes, preventing extra time and labor used.
AVOID DIGESTA VARIATIONS IN LIVE WEIGHTS
External factors such as weighing time, environment, type of diet, or even health status will influence the final body weight showing fluctuations due to the amount of digesta.
This digesta, composed of feed and water in the intestinal tract, will produce a variation in the live weights.
The Flesher values will account for the development of breast meat per se without considering the diverse digesta.
HELPS TO DESIGN NEW BODYWEIGHT PROFILES
In the continuous development of broiler genetics, new live weight profiles should be tested constantly to produce the highest live performance and economic return.
The Flesher evaluation will help to adjust some body weights with i...
