Poultry Judging Practice Test

When evaluating broiler breeders for future meat production, which factor should not be considered?

1. Sexual Maturity

2. Body Weight

3. Growth Rate

4. Feed Conversion Ratio

The correct answer is: Sexual Maturity

When evaluating broiler breeders for future meat production, sexual maturity is a factor that does not directly influence the quality of meat produced. While sexual maturity is important for breeding purposes, it does not provide relevant information about the characteristics that determine a bird's performance in terms of meat yield, growth efficiency, and overall quality. Body weight, growth rate, and feed conversion ratio are critical metrics for assessing broiler breeders. Body weight indicates the size the birds can achieve; growth rate reflects how quickly they can reach market weight, and feed conversion ratio demonstrates how efficiently the birds convert feed into body weight—one of the most important factors in meat production economics. Therefore, focusing on sexual maturity over these critical performance indicators is not necessary when assessing future meat production capabilities.