Comparative performance and water intake of four breeds of broiler chickens fed a popular commercial diet in Kuta

Dikko, A. H.; Tsado, D. N.; Adama, TZ

doi:10.51791/njap.v47i3.153

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“…Unfortunately, this advancement in poultry production has failed to gain significant influence on the country's per capita daily protein intake. This is indicated by available data (Dikko et al, 2020) suggesting that the average animal protein intake per capita per day in Nigeria falls within a grossly inadequate level of between 7.6 and 13.2g as against 65 -72g recommended intake.…”

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Contribution of poultry farming to households’ welfare: A case of enterprise diversification strategy by livestock farmers in Abuja, Nigeria

G.F. Okwuokenye,

F. Onyemekihian,

E. Jov

2024

JAE

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The study assessed the contribution of poultry farming to households’ welfare in Abuja, Nigeria. Multistage sampling was used in selecting the respondents and data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that average age, household size, farm size and farm experience were 43.30 years, 6 persons, 869 birds and 8.01 years respectively. Additionally, the study found that poultry farming was profitable based on an average earned income of N397,768.36. It was found that the income realized from poultry farming helped in alleviating the poverty status of the farmers. Furthermore, results of the logistic regression revealed that farmers’ age, household size, years of farming experience, educational level and income had significant influences on the income earned from poultry farming. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that there is need for farmers to be vigilant and at all times be on the watch so that any suspected sick birds should be isolated from the others and that government should intervene to subsidize farm inputs such as feeds and vaccines so that they should not only be affordable but also try to stabilize their prices for the farmers.

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Contribution of poultry farming to households’ welfare: A case of enterprise diversification strategy by livestock farmers in Abuja, Nigeria

G.F. Okwuokenye,

F. Onyemekihian,

E. Jov

2024

JAE

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Growth and reproductive performance of broiler breeders reared to puberty under the open-sided housing in a tropical environment

Adebayo,

Abiona,

Uyanga

et al. 2023

Anim. Prod. Sci.

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Context The paradox of broiler breeders combined with harsh environments is of significant concern, particularly to broiler breeder farmers in tropical environments. Despite this, there is a paucity of information on the comparison of the performance of broiler breeders in tropical climates. Aims The trial aimed to evaluate the comparative growth and reproductive performance of three common broiler breeders (Marshall (MS), Arbor Acres (AA) and Ross (RS)) raised in the tropical environment in Nigeria. Methods In total, 240 day-old female broiler breeder chicks were used, 80 each strain, in four replicates of 20 birds each. According to the breeders’ guides, the rearing of the chickens was conducted in an open-sided poultry house until puberty. Weekly determination of percentage mortality (%MORT), feed intake (FI), liveweight (LW), weight gain (WG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) was performed. Weekly hen-day egg production was monitored in each strain from oviposition. Key results The liveweights of chickens were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by strain. Ross and Marshall had higher (P < 0.05) weight gain than did Arbor Acre at the first 8 weeks of age. The feed intake of Arbor Acres was higher than that of Marshall, which was higher than the values recorded in Ross between the 8th and 16th weeks of age. The FCR of Arbor Acres and Ross was similar but lower (P < 0.05) than that of Marshall breeders between Weeks 17 and 25. The rudimentary ovarian weights were higher in Ross than in Arbor Acres at the sixth week of age. However, at Week 20, the ovary weight was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in Ross than in Marshall and Arbor Acres. Hen-day egg production of Marshall breeder was higher (P < 0.05) than Ross at Weeks 24 and 25. Conclusions The three broiler breeder strains had the potential for better reproductive performance under Nigerian tropical conditions, especially the MS if the liveweight could be harnessed. Implications The findings in this study may support farmers to make the right decision on the choice of broiler breeder strains so as to maximise productivity under conventional open-sided housing in tropical environments.

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Comparative performance and water intake of four breeds of broiler chickens fed a popular commercial diet in Kuta

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Contribution of poultry farming to households’ welfare: A case of enterprise diversification strategy by livestock farmers in Abuja, Nigeria

Contribution of poultry farming to households’ welfare: A case of enterprise diversification strategy by livestock farmers in Abuja, Nigeria

Growth and reproductive performance of broiler breeders reared to puberty under the open-sided housing in a tropical environment

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