Bred for rapid weight gain and tender meat. Typically ready for market in 35–45 days.

• Common breeds: Cobb, Ross, Vencobb

• Intensive nutrition and health support needed

• Highly sensitive to heat, toxins, and feed quality

Raised for consistent egg production over 72+ weeks.

• Popular strains: BV300, ISA Brown, Lohmann

• Require shell strength, peak laying support, and gut stability

• Lighting, calcium, and biosecurity play key roles

Broiler or layer parent stock producing hatching eggs.

• High precision required in nutrition, fertility, and hatchability

• Needs reproductive health support, uniform growth

Grown for both egg and meat markets, particularly in East and South India.

• Ducks: Khaki Campbell, White Pekin

• Turkeys: Broad-breasted white

• Need different water management and space systems