Feeding
35 schedule did not influence carcass weight or its relative yield as measured at
36 processing (Dozier et al, 2006). De Basilio et al (2002) stated that sequential
37 feeding recently proved to be effective in reducing mortality under acute
38 heat challenge during the finishing period. National Research Centre (1994)
39 provides a single set of amino acid recommendations encompassing pullets
40 and cockerels, and requirements are segregated into three fixed periods:
41 starter, 0 to 3 wk of age; grower, 3 to 6 wk of age; and finisher, 6 to 8 wk of
42 age.