Arbor Acres

Plus
International Breeder Supplement
Performance
Objectives

Female Body Weight &

Feeding Program - Out-of-season

Weekly Production
Standards

Male Body Weight &

Feeding Program

Weekly Egg
Weights

Female Nutrient
Specifications

Female Body Weight &

Feeding Program - In-season

Male Nutrient
Specifications

The
Arbor Acres
Plus
The Arbor Acres Plus is available in two types, one
which produces sexable broilers and one that produces all fast-feathering broilers.

of age, early egg size will be reduced, resulting in

smaller chicks.
An important consideration when bringing flocks
into production is timing of photo-stimulation. Inseason females should be photo-stimulated at 154
days while out-of-season flocks may be photo-stimulated at 147 days.

The sexable type produces fast-feathering female

broilers and slow-feathering male broilers. This
allows broilers to be sexed in the hatchery by evaluating feather development differences between
sexes.

Egg size and production should be evaluated on a

daily basis from 10 percent to 70 percent production
and feed amounts adjusted appropriately.

The fast-feathering type produces broilers that are

all fast-feathering. They cannot be sexed in the
hatchery by evaluating feathers because males and
females grow their feathers at the same rate.

Eggs from the Arbor Acres Plus will hatch faster

than eggs from other females. In order to avoid
dehydration, monitor the hatching process and pull
chicks when ready.

Parent females for both types are very similar.

They should have the same growth profile, and
require the same feeding regimen. Their egg production should be the same; however, eggs from the
fast-feathering type will be slightly smaller.

This booklet should be used in conjunction with the

Arbor Acres Breeder Management Manual to best
express the genetic potential of your Arbor Acres
breeding stock. For further information, please
consult your Technical Services Manager or contact
the technical services department.

It is important to manage the breeders so they do

not come into production too early. If they reach 5
percent to 10 percent production prior to 25 weeks

Arbor Acres Plus

Parent Female

International Performance Objectives

Depletion Age
Total Eggs / Hen Housed
Hatching Eggs / Hen Housed
Chicks / Hen Housed
% Hatchability

66 weeks
182.2
173.6
145.7
84%

Age at 5 - 10% Production (days)

(weeks)
Age at Peak Production
% Peak Production

175 days
25 weeks
32 weeks
84%

Body Weight at 175 Days (25 weeks): in-season / out-of-season

Body Weight at Depletion: in-season / out-of-season

2,950 / 3,065 g
3,700 / 3,860 g

Mortality + Culls (rearing period)

Mortality (laying period)

5%
10%

Flock performance will vary due to a number of reasons, including climate, health status, nutrition and husbandry.

Arbor Acres Plus

Parent Female

International Production Standards

Week
of
Age

Week
of
Prod.

%
Total
Production

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

5.0
13.0
35.0
55.0
70.0
79.0
83.0
84.0
84.0
83.4
82.4
81.5
80.5
79.5
78.6
77.6
76.6
75.6
74.7
73.7
72.7
71.7
70.8
69.8
68.8
67.8
66.9
65.9
64.9
63.9
63.0
62.0
61.0
60.0
59.1
58.1
57.1
56.2
55.2
54.2
53.2
52.3
65.4

%
Livability

100.00
99.67
99.34
99.01
98.68
98.35
98.02
97.79
97.56
97.33
97.10
96.87
96.64
96.41
96.18
95.95
95.72
95.49
95.26
95.03
94.80
94.57
94.34
94.11
93.88
93.65
93.42
93.19
92.96
92.73
92.50
92.27
92.04
91.81
91.58
91.35
91.12
90.89
90.66
90.43
90.20
89.97

Total
Eggs/
H.H.

Cum.
Eggs/
H.H.

0.4
0.9
2.4
3.8
4.8
5.4
5.7
5.8
5.7
5.7
5.6
5.5
5.4
5.4
5.3
5.2
5.1
5.1
5.0
4.9
4.8
4.7
4.7
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.2
4.1
4.0
3.9
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.4
3.3
182.2

0.4
1.3
3.7
7.5
12.3
17.8
23.5
29.2
35.0
40.6
46.2
51.8
57.2
62.6
67.9
73.1
78.2
83.3
88.2
93.1
98.0
102.7
107.4
112.0
116.5
121.0
125.3
129.6
133.9
138.0
142.1
146.1
150.0
153.9
157.7
161.4
165.0
168.6
172.1
175.5
178.9
182.2

Hatching
Eggs/
H.H.

Cum.
H.E./
H.H.

0.5
1.8
3.0
4.3
5.1
5.4
5.5
5.4
5.5
5.4
5.3
5.2
5.2
5.1
5.1
5.0
4.9
4.8
4.8
4.7
4.6
4.5
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.2
4.1
4.0
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.3
3.2
173.6

0.5
2.3
5.3
9.6
14.7
20.1
25.6
31.0
36.5
41.9
47.2
52.4
57.6
62.7
67.8
72.8
77.7
82.5
87.2
91.9
96.5
101.1
105.5
109.9
114.2
118.5
122.6
126.7
130.8
134.7
138.6
142.4
146.1
149.8
153.4
157.0
160.4
163.8
167.2
170.4
173.6

% Hatch

Chicks/
Week/
H.H.

Cum.
Chicks/
H.H.

74
77
80
82
84
85
86
87
88
88
89
89
88
88
88
87
87
87
86
86
86
85
85
85
84
84
84
83
83
82
82
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
84%

0.3
1.4
2.4
3.5
4.3
4.6
4.7
4.7
4.8
4.7
4.7
4.7
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.3
4.2
4.1
4.0
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
145.7

0.3
1.7
4.2
7.7
12.0
16.6
21.3
26.0
30.8
35.5
40.3
44.9
49.5
54.0
58.5
62.8
67.1
71.3
75.3
79.4
83.3
87.2
91.0
94.7
98.3
101.9
105.4
108.8
112.1
115.4
118.6
121.7
124.7
127.7
130.5
133.3
135.9
138.5
141.0
143.4
145.7

Arbor Acres Plus

Parent Female
Egg Weights
Week
of Age

Week
of Prod.

% Total
Production

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
Average

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

5.0
13.0
35.0
55.0
70.0
79.0
83.0
84.0
84.0
83.4
82.4
81.5
80.5
79.5
78.6
77.6
76.6
75.6
74.7
73.7
72.7
71.7
70.8
69.8
68.8
67.8
66.9
65.9
64.9
63.9
63.0
62.0
61.0
60.0
59.1
58.1
57.1
56.2
55.2
54.2
53.2
52.3
65.4

Average Egg Weight (g/egg)

Sexable

Fast-feathering

51.9
53.6
55.2
56.5
57.6
58.6
59.5
60.2
60.9
61.5
62.1
62.6
63.1
63.5
64.0
64.4
64.8
65.3
65.7
66.1
66.5
66.9
67.3
67.7
68.0
68.4
68.7
69.0
69.3
69.5
69.8
70.0
70.2
70.3
70.5
70.7
70.8
71.0
71.2
71.4
71.6
65.3

51.1
52.6
53.8
54.9
55.8
56.6
57.3
57.9
58.5
59.0
59.6
60.1
60.6
61.1
61.6
62.1
62.5
63.0
63.4
63.9
64.3
64.7
65.1
65.4
65.8
66.1
66.4
66.6
66.9
67.1
67.4
67.6
67.8
68.1
68.3
68.5
68.7
68.9
69.1
69.3
69.5
62.8
3

Note: Eggs from the fast-feathering type will be slightly smaller.

It is important to manage flocks so
they do not come into production
too early. If they reach 5 percent
to 10 percent production prior to
25 weeks of age, early egg size
will be reduced, resulting in smaller chicks.
An important consideration when
bringing flocks into production is
the timing of photo-stimulation.
In-season females should be
photo-stimulated at 154 days while
out-of-season flocks may be photostimulated at 147 days.
Egg size should be evaluated on a
daily basis from 10 percent to 70
percent production and feed
amounts adjusted appropriately.

Arbor Acres Plus

Parent Female

Body Weight Standards and Feeding Program In-Season1

Age of Flock
Week
Day

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
45
55
65

7
14
21
28
35
42
49
56
63
70
77
84
91
98
105
112
119
126
133
140
147
154
161
168
175
182
189
196
203
210
217
224
231
238
245
315
385
455

Body Weight (g)2

Standard
Weekly Gain

100
200
330
410
505
600
695
790
885
980
1,075
1,170
1,270
1,380
1,490
1,620
1,750
1,880
2,020
2,160
2,300
2,450
2,620
2,800
2,950
3,100
3,200
3,260
3,290
3,310
3,330
3,350
3,370
3,390
3,400
3,500
3,600
3,700

100
130
80
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
100
110
110
130
130
130
140
140
140
150
170
180
150
150
100
60
30
20
20
20
20
20
10
10
10
10

Feed Quantity (g/bird)3

Daily
Cumulative

21
29
31
35
39
43
45
48
51
54
56
59
64
70
74
80
84
88
92
100
105
110
115
120
125
138
151
163
163
163
163
163
162
161
160
155
150
144

147
352
573
820
1,094
1,395
1,711
2,046
2,403
2,783
3,177
3,591
4,038
4,526
5,047
5,605
6,190
6,804
7,445
8,148
8,883
9,654
10,457
11,297
12,170
13,135
14,190
15,328
16,466
17,604
18,742
19,880
21,013
22,143
23,266
34,299
44,964
55,235

Energy (kcal ME/bird)4

Daily
Cumulative

60
84
90
101
112
123
129
137
146
155
161
169
183
199
213
228
239
251
262
287
300
315
328
343
357
394
431
465
465
465
465
465
463
461
459
444
429
412

420
1,008
1,638
2,345
3,129
3,990
4,893
5,852
6,874
7,959
9,086
10,269
11,550
12,943
14,434
16,030
17,703
19,460
21,294
23,303
25,405
27,610
29,906
32,309
34,808
37,566
40,583
43,838
47,093
50,348
53,603
56,858
60,099
63,329
66,542
98,094
128,597
157,972

Protein (g/bird)
Daily
Cumulative

4
6
6
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
8
9
10
10
11
12
13
13
14
16
16
17
18
19
19
21
23
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
23
22

28
67
109
146
187
232
280
330
383
440
499
561
629
702
780
864
951
1,044
1,143
1,252
1,366
1,485
1,610
1,740
1,875
2,025
2,188
2,365
2,541
2,718
2,894
3,070
3,246
3,421
3,595
5,305
6,958
8,550

North of Equator Flocks hatched August-December. South of the Equator Flocks hatched February-June. January and July are transitional months so lighting programs for
placements during these two months should be based on individual experience and location. All flocks grown in blackout housing are considered in-season.
1

Except for the first three weeks of life, all female body weights are off-feed day body weights until 24 weeks of age. Body weights measured during on-feed days will be correspondingly heavier. Based on field data, excellent results can be achieved with a four week body weight range of 410-450 g.

Approximate feed amounts at 27 C (80 F). Adjustments are required for warmer (reduce feed) or cooler (increase feed) temperatures. For further assistance, contact your
Aviagen Technical Service representative.

Based on 2865 kcal ME/kg (1300 kcal ME/lb). Adjustments must be made to reflect feeding of differing energy levels.

Arbor Acres Plus

Parent Female

Body Weight Standards and Feeding Program Out-of-Season1

Age of Flock
Week
Day

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
45
55
65

7
14
21
28
35
42
49
56
63
70
77
84
91
98
105
112
119
126
133
140
147
154
161
168
175
182
189
196
203
210
217
224
231
238
245
315
385
455

Body Weight (g)2

Standard
Weekly Gain

100
200
330
410
505
600
695
790
885
980
1,075
1,170
1,270
1,380
1,490
1,620
1,760
1,900
2,040
2,190
2,350
2,520
2,690
2,900
3,065
3,230
3,340
3,410
3,440
3,460
3,480
3,500
3,520
3,540
3,560
3,660
3,760
3,860

100
130
80
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
100
110
110
130
140
140
140
150
160
170
170
210
165
165
110
70
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
10
10
10

Feed Quantity (g/bird)3

Daily
Cumulative

21
29
31
35
39
43
45
48
51
54
56
59
64
70
74
81
86
91
95
104
110
115
120
125
130
142
155
166
166
166
166
166
165
165
164
159
153
148

147
352
573
820
1,094
1,395
1,711
2,046
2,403
2,783
3,177
3,591
4,038
4,526
5,047
5,613
6,214
6,851
7,514
8,239
9,009
9,814
10,656
11,530
12,437
13,432
14,519
15,682
16,844
18,007
19,169
20,332
21,490
22,642
23,790
35,067
45,977
56,493

Energy (kcal ME/bird)4

Daily
Cumulative

60
84
90
101
112
123
129
137
146
155
161
169
183
199
213
231
246
260
271
296
315
329
344
357
371
406
444
475
475
475
475
475
473
471
469
454
439
422

420
1,008
1,638
2,345
3,129
3,990
4,893
5,852
6,874
7,959
9,086
10,269
11,550
12,943
14,434
16,053
17,772
19,594
21,491
23,564
25,766
28,068
30,476
32,975
35,570
38,414
41,524
44,849
48,174
51,499
54,824
58,149
61,460
64,757
68,040
100,293
131,495
161,571

Protein (g/bird)
Daily
Cumulative

4
6
6
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
8
9
10
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
19
20
22
24
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
24
23

28
67
109
146
187
232
280
330
383
440
499
561
629
702
780
865
955
1,051
1,153
1,266
1,385
1,510
1,640
1,776
1,916
2,071
2,239
2,419
2,599
2,780
2,960
3,140
3,320
3,498
3,676
5,424
7,115
8,745

North of Equator Flocks hatched February-June. South of the Equator Flocks hatched August-December. January and July are transitional months so lighting programs for
placements during these two months should be based on individual experience and location.
1

Except for the first three weeks of life, all female body weights are off-feed day body weights until 24 weeks of age. Body weights measured during on-feed days will be correspondingly heavier. Based on field data, excellent results can be achieved with a four week body weight range of 410-450 g.

Approximate feed amounts at 27 C (80 F). Adjustments are required for warmer (reduce feed) or cooler (increase feed) temperatures. For further assistance, contact your
Aviagen Technical Service representative.

Based on 2865 kcal ME/kg (1300 kcal ME/lb). Adjustments must be made to reflect feeding of differing energy levels.

Parent Male
Body Weight Standards and Feeding Program
In- and Out-of-Season
Age of Flock
Week
Day

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
45
55
65

7
14
21
28
35
42
49
56
63
70
77
84
91
98
105
112
119
126
133
140
147
154
161
168
175
182
189
196
203
210
217
224
231
238
245
315
385
455

Body Weight (g)

Standard
Weekly Gain

140
300
490
690
890
1,080
1,250
1,400
1,540
1,670
1,800
1,920
2,040
2,160
2,290
2,420
2,560
2,710
2,870
3,040
3,240
3,470
3,660
3,820
3,950
4,040
4,110
4,170
4,220
4,260
4,280
4,300
4,315
4,330
4,345
4,495
4,645
4,795

160
190
200
200
190
170
150
140
130
130
120
120
120
130
130
140
150
160
170
200
230
190
160
130
90
70
60
50
40
20
20
15
15
15
15
15
15

Feed Quantity (g/bird)1

Daily
Cumulative

30
41
50
58
64
68
72
76
79
83
85
89
92
96
99
103
108
112
117
123
131
132
134
135
136
136
136
136
136
136
136
136
136
137
137
140
143
149

330
615
964
1,367
1,813
2,292
2,795
3,325
3,877
4,455
5,053
5,674
6,318
6,989
7,685
8,409
9,163
9,949
10,768
11,632
12,545
13,472
14,411
15,357
16,310
17,263
18,216
19,169
20,122
21,075
22,028
22,979
23,934
24,890
25,849
35,555
45,478
55,632

Energy (kcal ME/bird)2

Daily
Cumulative

85
117
143
165
183
196
206
217
226
237
245
254
263
275
284
296
309
322
335
354
374
379
384
387
390
390
390
390
390
390
390
390
391
391
392
401
410
426

945
1,762
2,762
3,917
5,196
6,565
8,008
9,525
11,108
12,765
14,478
16,257
18,101
20,025
22,016
24,091
26,252
28,504
30,849
33,324
35,942
38,597
41,288
43,999
46,729
49,459
52,189
54,919
57,649
60,379
63,109
65,836
68,570
71,310
74,056
101,864
130,293
159,385

Protein (g/bird)
Daily
Cumulative

6
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
16
16
17
18
19
20
20
20
20
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
18

63
117
183
244
311
382
458
537
620
707
797
890
986
1,087
1,191
1,300
1,413
1,531
1,654
1,783
1,920
2,059
2,200
2,342
2,457
2,571
2,685
2,800
2,914
3,028
3,143
3,257
3,371
3,486
3,601
4,766
5,957
7,175

1
Approximate feed amounts at 27 C (80 F). Adjustments are required for warmer (reduce feed) or cooler (increase feed) temperatures. The suggested feed amounts during the
laying period can vary considerably due to incidence of males stealing hen feed. Therefore, careful monitoring of body weight and fleshing is recommended to allow for appropriate feeding adjustments. For further assistance, contact your Aviagen Technical Service representative.

Feed amounts based on 2865 kcal ME/kg (1300 kcal ME/lb) feed.

Breeder Female

Nutrient Specifications
Chick Starter
0 - 3 wks

Grower
3 - 18 wks

Prebreeder
18 - 24 wks

Breeder I
24 - 44 wks

Breeder II
44+ wks

Crude Protein
Metabolizable Energy
Metabolizable Energy

%
kcal/kg
MJ/kg

19.00
2870
12.01

15.00
2870
12.01

16.00
2870
12

16.00
2870
12.01

15.50
2870
12.01

Arginine
Isoleucine
Lysine
Methionine
Methionine + Cystine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Valine

%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%

1.20
0.65
1.00
0.46
0.78
0.65
0.19
0.73

0.88
0.56
0.73
0.35
0.62
0.54
0.16
0.61

0.90
0.56
0.72
0.36
0.62
0.52
0.17
0.62

0.90
0.56
0.72
0.36
0.62
0.52
0.17
0.62

0.86
0.53
0.7
0.34
0.58
0.5
0.16
0.59

Calcium
Available Phosphorus
Sodium
Chloride
Potassium

%
%
%
%
%

1.00
0.47
0.18
0.18
0.40

0.90
0.44
0.16
0.16
0.40

1.50
0.40
0.16
0.16
0.60

3.10
0.40
0.16
0.16
0.60

3.30
0.37
0.16
0.16
0.60

ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

15
1.2
66
120
110
0.3

15
1.2
66
120
110
0.3

9
1.2
44
120
110
0.3

9
1.2
44
120
110
0.3

9
1.2
44
120
110
0.3

Copper
Iodine
Iron
Manganese
Zinc
Selenium
Vitamin A
Vitamin D3
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pantothenate
Pyridoxine
Biotin
Folicin
Vitamin B12
Choline

IU/kg
IU/kg
IU/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
g/ton
mg/kg
g/ton
mg/kg

10,000
3,500
55
2.20
2.20
6.00
35.00
15.50
2.20
220.00
1.20
22.00
1,440

9,800
3,500
44
2.20
2.20
6.00
35.00
15.50
2.20
200.00
1.00
22.00
1,325

11,000
3,500
100
4.40
6.60
12.00
50.00
15.50
4.40
220.00
2.00
22.00
1,210

11,000
3,500
100
4.40
6.60
12.00
50.00
15.50
4.40
220.00
2.00
22.00
1,210

11,000
3,500
100
4.40
6.60
12.00
50.00
15.50
4.40
220.00
2.00
22.00
1,050

Linoleic Acid

1.00

1.00

1.25

1.25

1.00

Breeder Male

Nutrient Specifications
Chick Starter
0 4 wks

Grower
4 24 wks

Male Feed
24+

Crude Protein
Metabolizable Energy
Metabolizable Energy

%
kcal/kg
MJ/kg

19.00
2870
12.01

15.00
2870
12.01

12.00
2650
11.09

Arginine
Isoleucine
Lysine
Methionine
Methionine + Cystine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Valine

%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%

1.20
0.65
1.00
0.46
0.78
0.65
0.19
0.73

0.88
0.56
0.73
0.35
0.62
0.54
0.16
0.61

0.75
0.50
0.55
0.24
0.45
0.45
0.12
0.52

Calcium
Available Phosphorus
Sodium
Chloride
Potassium

%
%
%
%
%

1.00
0.47
0.18
0.18
0.40

0.90
0.44
0.16
0.16
0.40

0.80
0.35
0.16
0.16
0.60

ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

15
1.2
66.0
120
110
0.3

15
1.2
66.0
120
110
0.3

9
1.2
44
120
110
0.3

Vitamin A
Vitamin D3
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pantothenate
Pyridoxine
Biotin
Folicin
Vitamin B12
Choline

IU/kg
IU/kg
IU/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
g/ton
mg/kg
g/ton
mg/kg

10,000
3,500
55
2.20
2.20
6.00
35.00
15.50
2.20
220.00
1.20
22.00
1,440

9,800
3,500
44
2.20
2.20
6.00
35.00
15.50
2.20
200.00
1.00
22.00
1,325

11,000
3,500
100
4.40
6.60
12.00
50.00
15.50
4.40
220.00
2.00
22.00
775

Linoleic Acid

1.00

1.00

1.00

Copper
Iodine
Iron
Manganese
Zinc
Selenium

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