A comprehensive agricultural system simulation model: The case of broiler growers

CHICKSIM is a comprehensive whole-farm dynamic and stochastic simulation model for contract broiler growers. The model simulates annual production, farm policy, marketing, financial management, growth and income tax aspects of a typical or respresentative broiler farm over a multiple year planning horizon. Several options are available in the model to simulate various regional production practices and contractual arrangements characterizing the broiler industry.