Which chicken breed is widely used for industrial meat production?

The Cornish Cross is one of the most common breeds utilized for industrial meat production. This bird is a hybrid developed from the Cornish and White Rock breeds and is highly valued in commercial settings for its compact size and its ability to achieve rapid, efficient growth.1

Modern industrial poultry farming relies on such specialized breeding stock, alongside intensive nutritional research and controlled management practices, to produce high-quality broilers (meat chickens) at an efficient scale. While small farms and backyard flocks may utilize a wider variety of dual-purpose breeds, commercial facilities prioritize these specific hybrids to meet the rigorous demands of the global meat market.21