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The Performance programme helps to optimise the nutrition input in terms of
macro and micro ingredients/ feed technology to produce quality poultry meat
and eggs at the least possible cost and at a given point of time. This
programme represents a comprehensive solution leading to an improved bottom
line in poultry production.
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| Four Steps for
Performance programme |
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This programme is supported by in house in-vitro and In-vivo R & D
facilities. Micro-ingredient formulations are developed by Avitech under the
brand “Performer” through extensive research and experience. Performer premixes
comprise micronutrients such as vitamins, trace elements, organic trace
minerals, growth promoters, acidifiers, anti –coccidials, performance
enhancers, liver stimulants, antioxidants, adsorbents and immunomodulators at
predetermined/selected levels.
Salient features of Performer Premixes
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Developed through extensive research and
experience in the area of poultry nutrition
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Ideally formulated to raw materials available |
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Provides micronutrients that maximize efficiency
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Supported by R & D and field trials
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Well supported by the
Avitech nutrition team
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Flexible and always incorporating recent trends
in poultry nutrition |
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| Trial Reports |
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1) In house R&D Trial
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| Parameters |
Performer premix |
Control |
| No of birds |
216 |
216 |
| No of replicates |
6 |
6 |
| No of birds / replicate |
36 |
36 |
| Mortality % |
6 |
5 |
| Culling age (days) |
35 |
35 |
| Body weight (Kg) |
1.550 |
1.497 |
| Day old chick weight (g) |
46 |
47 |
| FCR |
1.758 |
1.771 |
| EEPF |
236 |
229 |
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EEPF- European Economic Performance Factor |
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| 2) Field Trial
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| Parameters |
Performer premix |
Control |
| No of birds |
10080
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9902 |
| Body weight (Kg) |
2.093
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2.042 |
| FCR |
1.908
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1.948 |
| Mortality % |
3.83
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3.27 |
| Culling age (days) |
43.98
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46.38 |
| Average Daily Gain (g) |
47.60
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44.02 |
| EEPF |
240
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219 |
| Production cost (Rs.) |
25.04
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25.55 |
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Case Study
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| a) Broilers |
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The following table
gives the average monthly performance from April 2004 to June 2005 of a
customer who rears about one million chicks monthly in an integration model.
The performance programme along with premixes was initiated in March
2005.
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Mortality % |
Body weight (g) |
FCR |
Age (days) |
EEPF |
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4.14
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1810
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2.27
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42
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182 |
| MAY.04
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6.24
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1780
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2.26
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42
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176 |
| JUNE.04
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6.6
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1870
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2.12
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42
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196 |
| JULY.05 |
6.36
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1990
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2.03
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42
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219 |
| AUG.04
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7.65
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2140
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2.12
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42
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222 |
| SEP.04 |
8.67
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2010
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2.28
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42
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192 |
| OCT.04 |
11.2
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2130
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2.43
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42
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185 |
| NOV.04 |
4.92
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1780
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1.9
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42
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212 |
| DEC.04
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4.62
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2.04
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42
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218 |
| JAN.05
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5.69
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1920
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2.02
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42
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213 |
| FEB.05
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5.22
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1820
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1.88
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42
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218 |
| MAR.05*
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5.24
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1930
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1.84
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42
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237 |
| APRIL.05
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3.63
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1860
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1.77
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42
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241 |
| MAY.05
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4.9
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1810
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1.86
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42
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220 |
| JUNE.05
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7.1
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2040
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1.82
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40
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260 |
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breeders |
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1. More than 93% hatchability observed consecutively for over 12 weeks in
Cobb 400 breeders
2. Cumulative chicks hen housed achieved in 68 weeks is approximately 160
Performer premixes are designed for broilers, layers and parent stock.
Performer range of products
Broilers
Performer broiler Vitamin & TM premix
Performer
broiler vitamin & TM premix - MQ (Meat Quality)
Performer broiler complete premix
Performer
broiler complete premix – MQ (Meat Quality)
Performance
broiler TM premix
These premixes are formulated to ensure peak performance throughout the year
and also enable less carcass fat deposition, higher breast meat yield, better
meat quality and improved immune status of the bird.
Breeders
Performer broiler breeder premix
Performer
broiler breeder (Male) premix
Performer broiler breeder Vitamin & TM premix
Performer broiler breeder TM premix
The premixes are designed not only to ensure breeder performance but also
enable the progeny to perform better. Nutricines present in the premixes are
carefully selected and formulated to improve egg shell quality and improved
immune status.
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