A Comparative Analysis of Feed and Environmental Factors on Broiler Growth in the United States

<p>Broiler production in the United States has become an important industry within the last half century. As the demand for poultry continues to increase and the concern of climate change also increases, it will become an important part of the industry to become more sustainable. This study uses a feed optimization model, a broiler growth model, and a life cycle assessment (LCA) to determine how feed ingredients and the barn environment can affect the broiler’s growth and production emissions. A multi-criteria ration optimization model is used to produce feeds based on carbon footprint and cost. A growth model is used to simulate a broiler’s growth in different barn conditions and with different types of feeds. The models require additional work and the study did not produce that would be alter broiler production considerably.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Gulli, Alexandra

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Thoma, Gregory J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Matlock, Marty D.
• Beitle, Robert R. Jr.

• Broiler
• LCA
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Sustainability
• Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering
• Poultry or Avian Science

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2488

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uark.edu:etd-4028