This document discusses evaluating a broiler growth model. It begins by stating that simulation models of broiler growth are useful tools for both scientific and commercial purposes, but must be transparent "glass box" models.
It then outlines a multi-step process for model evaluation: 1) Consider the model boundaries 2) Evaluate the theoretical structure 3) Test against experimental data 4) Evaluate practical predictions. Specific aspects of evaluating the EFG Broiler Growth Model are then presented, including validating the underlying growth theory and comparing predictions to experimental results.