Improvement in Food Resources — Science STD 9 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceImprovement in Food Resources1 Mark
Question
What are the differences between broilers and layers and in their management$?$
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Answer
Layersare meant for egg production, whereas broilers are meant for poultry meat. Nutritional, environmental, and housing conditions required by broilers are different from those required by egg layers. A broiler chicken, for their proper growth, requires vitamin rich supplements especially vitamin $A$ and $K.$ Also, their diet includes protein rich food and enough fat. They also require extra care and maintenance to increase their survival rate in comparison to egg layers.
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