5.1 – Use of dual-purpose strains

Finding ideal genotypes, where females are used for egg production and cockerels for meat production will be an important strategy to avoid the killing day-old male chickens in the future. However, it may require a compromise from both sides because laying more eggs is negatively correlated with gaining more meat, which is why it is essential to test males and females from different genotypes on station and to select some of them to test on farm.