Introduction
Continuous research and development upon BV-300 has made it a highly refined breed of excellent genetic potential and one of the best layer breeds existing in the world today. BV-300 has proved its ability to perform under various agro-climatic conditions. BV-300 is recognized as the most adaptable, consistent and prolific egg layer, thereby enjoying over 85% market share in India for the last three decades.
Profit margins in poultry business have shrunk due to the increased capital investment and the operative expenses to the producer. Hence, efficient management of BV-300 is the key to success of poultry farming.
Management guide for BV-300 commercial layers has been produced for efficient and sound management techniques. BV-300 chicks represent finest genetic package and have been bred-in for profits. However, management skill alone can realize the profits.
This guide reveals the basic principles of the layer management. Being a guide it is not a guarantee for performance. The conditions provided to the birds will only be responsible for making profit or loss.
Layer Stock Performance Specifications
| Genetic Trait | ||
| Maturity | Age at 50% production | 150 days |
| Livability | Growing | 97 – 98% |
| Laying | 94 – 96% | |
| Egg Production | Peak Production | 97% + |
| No of weeks above 90% | 40 + | |
| Per hen housed (up to 72 weeks of age) | 330 + | |
| Egg Weight | Average Egg Weight up to 72 weeks | 58 gm |
| Feed Efficiency | Feed/Egg (2400-2500 kcal/kg) | 124 gm |
| Body Size | 20 weeks | 1.3 – 1.36 kg |
| 72 weeks | 1.6 kg | |
| Egg Quality | Shell Strength | Ideal |
| Interior | Optimum | |
| Temperament | Variety of Management Systems | Easy to Handle |

