Characterization of Quail (Coturnix japonica) Production in Benin Republic

Ekpo, K.J.; Oke, O.E.; Osseyi, Germais Elolo; Dossou, Joseph; Chrysostom, C.A.A.M.

doi:10.3923/ijps.2020.531.538

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“…A similar trend is observed in Nigeria, where 67% are men, and over 80% have a higher level of education (Adelomo and Owoeye, 2017), as well as in Benin, with 93.3% men and 81.8% having a higher level of education (Ekpo et al 2020). However, in sub-Saharan Africa, it has become almost customary to recognize the central role of women without formal education in traditional poultry farming (SB et al 2013;Agbédé et al 1995).…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Regarding the age of quail farmers, the results show that quail farming is mainly conducted by relatively young individuals aged 20 to 49. This pattern is also reported in Nigeria (70% under 46 years old; Adelomo and Owoeye, 2017), in Benin (average age of 40 years; Ekpo et al 2020), while in Cameroon, older individuals aged 45 and above are more represented (Katchouang et al 2015). They predominantly belong to social groups such as Mossi, Bobo, and Bwaba, accounting for 61%, 12%, and 6%, respectively.…”

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confidence: 53%

“…To reduce deaths by drowning, this author revealed that farmers placed small stones around the drinkers to reduce access space to water. In Benin, lower mortality rates have been reported and would be linked to the degree of healthcare provided to the animals (Ekpo et al 2020). For categories of quails fattening or reserved for reproduction, mortality rates range from 0 to 5%.…”

Section: Health Status Of Quail Farmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Technical-Economic Diagnosis and Development Prospects of Quail Farming in Burkina Faso

Ida,

Kiendrebeogo,

Sanou

2024

BJMAS

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Poultry farming is a livestock sector that encompasses various bird species, with the most well-known in Burkina Faso being chickens and guinea fowl. These two species receive support from development programs as they significantly contribute to the livelihoods of poor populations. Quails have been recently introduced, presenting technical and economic advantages that could contribute to the development of livestock farming. The study aimed to characterize the profile of stakeholders, conduct a techno-economic diagnosis, and suggest development prospects. Thirty-three farming units were surveyed in the cities of Bobo Dioulasso, Ouagadougou, and Orodara. The socio-demographic aspects of quail farmers, zootechnical aspects of quails, and challenges faced were analyzed.On the socio-economic level, the activity is predominantly practiced by young, educated men, exclusively with secondary and higher education. Zootechnically, the animal productions consist of eggs and meat. Quail production goals prioritize egg production, quail chicks (97%), fattening (76%), and breeder farming (48%).The feeding practices are inadequate, as all farmers (100%) were providing quails with feed intended for laying hens or broilers. Breeding quails reach sexual maturity at 6 weeks, with an average of 250 eggs laid per female and a high hatching rate. Quails also exhibit a high level of hardiness, easily adapting to their environment, and a high level of adaptation to climatic factors (85% of farmers).Quail housing exclusively consists of battery cages. Economically, live quail prices range from 1,500 to 3,000 Fcfa for breeders and consumption quails, and from 2,500 to 4,000 Fcfa for a tray of thirty eggs. Income levels varied from 184,470 to 28,642,945 Fcfa from quail sales. The revealed constraints primarily involve marketing, followed by the issue of inadequate feeding.

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Section: Health Status Of Quail Farmsmentioning

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Technical-Economic Diagnosis and Development Prospects of Quail Farming in Burkina Faso

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Kiendrebeogo,

Sanou

2024

BJMAS

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“…The main conventional species include cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry ( FAOSTAT, 2021 ). In addition to the above mentioned species in this sector chickens, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowl, quails and geese are also encountered in small numbers ( Ekpo et al, 2020 ; Houessionon et al, 2020 ; Dotché et al, 2021 ). Poultry production progresses each year with improvements due to the development of chicken farming and secondarily to the breeding of turkeys, ducks and guinea fowl.…”

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Phenotypic and morphometric characterization of domestic geese raised in northern Benin

Azalou,

Assani,

Kpomasse

et al. 2024

Poultry Science

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“…It is important to note that this sector is increasingly being abandoned due to the lack of appropriate conservation technologies for quail eggs. Producers of quail eggs in Benin lose more than 1,688,740 eggs/year, a loss rate of 13.06% [ 2 ]. Eggs kept for more than two weeks in an open space lose their quality through breakage or cracks and the infestation of microorganisms within them [ 3 ].…”

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Comparative Study of the Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Liquid, Freeze-Dried, Hot Air-Dried, and Pasteurized Quail Eggs Produced in Benin

Ekpo

Osseyi

Dossou

et al. 2022

International Journal of Food Science

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Nutrients in quail eggs can be affected by egg product processing technologies. However, freeze-drying would be the most suitable, but it is very costly and difficult to transfer to the quail egg production actors. This study is aimed at comparing the physicochemical and microbiological qualities of liquid, pasteurized, hot air-dried, and freeze-dried quail eggs. Liquid quail eggs were used as controls. The physicochemical and microbiological qualities were evaluated by conventional methods. The results showed that freeze-dried and hot air-dried quail eggs differed ( p < 0.05 ) from liquid and pasteurized quail eggs for all the evaluated parameters. On the other hand, pasteurized quail eggs were more concentrated ( p < 0.05 ) in dry matter ( 45.2 ± 0.06 % ) and fat ( 25.8 ± 1.33 % ) with a more basic pH ( 7.9 ± 0.20 ) than liquid eggs. As for microbiological parameters, only total mesophilic aerobic germs were present with a significant difference ( p < 0.05 ) between liquid ( 2.0 ± 1.4 log10 CFU/g), hot air-dried ( 2.1 ± 1.5 log10 CFU/g), and freeze-dried ( 1.8 ± 1.0 log10 CFU/g) quail eggs, but the load was much lower than the standard (5.7 log10 CFU/g). Total coliforms (0 CFU/g), Enterobacteriaceae (0 CFU/g), yeasts (0 CFU/g), molds (0 CFU/g), Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus were absent in all the egg products, while the standards provided 2.0 log10 CFU/g for total coliforms, 1.0 log10 CFU/g for Enterobacteriaceae, Salmonella absent in 25 g, Staphylococcus aureus absent in 1 g, and 2.0 log10 CFU/g for yeasts and molds. In conclusion, hot air-drying and pasteurization are transferable and suitable for the processing of quail eggs.

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Characterization of Quail (Coturnix japonica) Production in Benin Republic

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Technical-Economic Diagnosis and Development Prospects of Quail Farming in Burkina Faso

Technical-Economic Diagnosis and Development Prospects of Quail Farming in Burkina Faso

Phenotypic and morphometric characterization of domestic geese raised in northern Benin

Comparative Study of the Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Liquid, Freeze-Dried, Hot Air-Dried, and Pasteurized Quail Eggs Produced in Benin

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