How do you calculate cv in poultry?

The coefficient of variation (CV) in poultry is calculated by dividing the standard deviation (SD) of a particular measurement (such as weight, feed intake, or egg production) by the mean of that measurement, then multiplying the result by 100 to express it as a percentage. The formula is CV = (SD / Mean) × 100. This metric helps assess the relative variability of data in relation to the average, providing insights into the consistency of performance among birds. A lower CV indicates more uniformity, while a higher CV suggests greater variability.