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How to calculate EPEF in poultry?

European Poultry Efficiency Factor (EPEF) is calculated as: [Livability (%) × Body Weight (kg) × 100] / [Age in Days × FCR]. Scores above 400 indicate top commercial performance.

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Growth Physiology (Hatch to Market) Infographic Poster & Science Guide

In modern commercial broiler farming, a day-old chick weighing just 42 grams multiplies its body mass by more than 50 times in 38 to 42 days. Achieving this extraordinary growth requires understanding the biological phases of muscle cell multiplication and organ development.