Research Spotlight: Fibre research targets hunger and welfare in broiler breeders

Recent research by Natalie Morgan, Peta Taylor, Bec Forder, David Cadogan, Matt Hilliar, Christine Sydenham and Stuart Wilkinson investigated whether the swelling capacity of dietary fibre could help broiler breeders feel fuller while maintaining the controlled growth required for successful breeding. Broiler breeders have a strong genetic drive for growth and feed intake. If fed