STATUS OF POULTRY PRODUCTION AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN OBIO/AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

The study was conducted to assess rural poultry production in Getso Ward of Gwarzo Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria. Fifty (50) poultry farmers were selected and consulted with well structured questionnaire as a source of primary data. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results shows that majority (78%) of the respondents are female, married (84%), and have an average of 6-7 years of farming experience (76%). Majority (80%) is of age average of 31-50 years and have secondary school certificate (78%). The farmers don't have any association and have never received any extension agent. All the respondents reported rearing broilers using deep litter system and are all vaccinating their poultry but still experiencing diseases such as Coccidiosis and Newcastle diseases. Majority (94%) was self selling the harvestable size bird at home, and 92% reported that they are targeting festive period for their production. None of them were keeping the record of the production, but still have the perception of profitability of the business. Lastly, it was recommended that extension agent should be sent to area for sensitization and public enlightenment about poultry production procedures.

The objective of the study was to characterize commercial poultry production in Saki West Local government area of Oyo State. Baseline information on type of poultry, Socioeconomic background of respondent, Production record, Feed source and feeding, Health management practices and Sale/disposal from a total of 13 poultry farmers were administered using structured questionnaires. The visited farmers rear layer chickens (55.0%) at intensive system (61.5%), most farmers are male (92.3%), married (84.6%), age of 41-50years (88.5%) and civil servant (69.2%) with tertiary education (61.8%). Most militant factors were capital (92.3%), hired labour of 70.4% with mortality rate per year at 54.5% and 100% of farmers agreed that seasonal variation affect production. Source of income (69.0%) were from personal saving. Although, 80% of the farmers got their feed from feedmiller and birds were fed twice daily (58.85%). However, 98% of farmers vaccinated their birds against disease with regular medication of antibiotics and the diseases outbreaks were managed by isolation and medication. Meanwhile, the sales of disposal of egg and birds about 52.4% at large size 69 of eggs were sold follow by pullet eggs of about 28.6% and extra large of about 19.0% by the farmer. These results demonstrated that there is an increasing need to explore and implement research findings to improve poultry production that will contribute more to reduce poverty in Saki West Local Government area of Oyo State Nigeria.

This study was conducted to characterize the poultry farming in Taraba State, Nigeria. Eight (8) Local Government Areas (LGAs) were randomly selected out of the sixteen (16) LGAs in the State. A total of fifty structured questionnaires were randomly administered to poultry farmers to collate some relevant information on the challenges facing them. The data collected were subjected to simple descriptive statistics using means and percentages to describe socioeconomic activities and other information regarding the farmers. The results showed that majority (71.4%) of the farmers were within the age group of

The objective of the study was to characterize commercial poultry production in Saki West Local government area of Oyo State. Baseline information on type of poultry, Socioeconomic background of respondent, Production record, Feed source and feeding, Health management practices and Sale/disposal from a total of 13 poultry farmers were administered using structured questionnaires. The visited farmers rear layer chickens (55.0%) at intensive system (61.5%), most farmers are male (92.3%), married (84.6%), age of 41-50years (88.5%) and civil servant (69.2%) with tertiary education (61.8%). Most militant factors were capital (92.3%), hired labour of 70.4% with mortality rate per year at 54.5% and 100% of farmers agreed that seasonal variation affect production. Source of income (69.0%) were from personal saving. Although, 80% of the farmers got their feed from feedmiller and birds were fed twice daily (58.85%). However, 98% of farmers vaccinated their birds against disease with regular medication of antibiotics and the diseases outbreaks were managed by isolation and medication. Meanwhile, the sales of disposal of egg and birds about 52.4% at large size 69 of eggs were sold follow by pullet eggs of about 28.6% and extra large of about 19.0% by the farmer. These results demonstrated that there is an increasing need to explore and implement research findings to improve poultry production that will contribute more to reduce poverty in Saki West Local Government area of Oyo State Nigeria.

2020

This study was carried out to investigate the factors associated with low productivity among poultry farmers in Kano Metropolis. Questionnaires were used to obtain the primary data; 150 poultry farmers were sampled using a multistage technique from 3 selected Local Government Areas, including Ungoggo, Kumbotso, and Nassarawa. Fifty (50) poultry farmers were randomly sampled from each local government, respectively and the obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result shows that males carried the highest proportion (82.67%) and are married (90.67%) at their younger age of 36-45 years (42.0%). About 66.6% of the respondents were rearing layers. However, 82.33% were not using antiseptic as a foot bath, while 18.67% were using it as a foot bath. All the respondents 100% adhered to the vaccination schedule, but they are still experiencing Newcastle, Coccidiosis, Gumboro, Chronic respiratory disease, fowlpox, and salmonellosis due to the inefficient biosecurity measures. About 80% were using a deep litter management system, while 20% were using a battery cage. The study proved that 83.33% of the low productivity was attributed to diseases and 26.67% to heat stress. It is recommended that, if possible, Poultry farmers should be encouraged to use an automatic sprayer and powerful fan in their poultry houses to cushion the level of heat stress to their poultry.

2009

A baseline survey of small and medium scale poultry enterprises were carried out in Enugu and Lagos States of Nigeria. The primary purpose of the study is to determine the prospects for the commercialization of the poultry industry in Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling method was employed in the selection of representative small and medium scale poultry farms and farmers from the two target states. Characteristics of both small and medium-scale poultry farms, baseline performance indicators as well as needs assessment of poultry farmers, among other information, were elicited and documented. It was established that the identified constraints, notwithstanding, small and medium scale poultry production holds great potential for commercialistion. It was recommended that there is the need for provision of gender-sensitive technologies (eg hatcheries, feed mills, processing equipment etc), formation of cooperatives by poultry farmers, public-private partnership, capacity building of poultry f...

This study analyses the assessment of poultry production in Ilesha west local government, Ninteen randomly selected questionnaires was administered to the farmers and village livestock producers. Results revealed that the ingredients used in keeping the Exotic breed of birds are mainly sourced from feedmill feeds using mostly intensive management system of poultry production. The health management survey indicated that Coccidiosis and Newcastle diseases are the major diseases affecting poultry keeping in the area, with practices like isolation and vaccination being used as control measures respectively. Though, high mortality is usually experienced during rainy season with related effects. Nonetheless, the marketability of the products are favourable and highly affected by seasonable demands which therefore enhanced the supply as at when due. Farmers in the area sourced their funds through personal savings and it has being a limiting factor to the development of poultry production in the area.

This study analyses the assessment of poultry production in Ilesha west local government, Ninteen randomly selected questionnaires was administered to the farmers and village livestock producers. Results revealed that the ingredients used in keeping the Exotic breed of birds are mainly sourced from feedmill feeds using mostly intensive management system of poultry production. The health management survey indicated that Coccidiosis and Newcastle diseases are the major diseases affecting poultry keeping in the area, with practices like isolation and vaccination being used as control measures respectively. Though, high mortality is usually experienced during rainy season with related effects. Nonetheless, the marketability of the products are favourable and highly affected by seasonable demands which therefore enhanced the supply as at when due. Farmers in the area sourced their funds through personal savings and it has being a limiting factor to the development of poultry production in the area.

International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, 2018

The study was carried out to assess poultry management practices among smallholder farmers in Benue state, Nigeria. Questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 80 respondents used for the study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean score as well as inferential statistics which include factor analysis and logit regression were used for data analysis. Results revealed that 56.7% of the respondents were between the ages of 21 and 40 years, 47.5% had household size of 6-10 persons, 88.6% were literate having 1-10 years of farming experience (93.8%). Findings also show that 48% of the respondents practiced intensive system of poultry while 41.3% of them indicated that major reason for choice of poultry management system is because it is cheap/less expensive. Types of poultry management practices include proper sanitation (80%), cull sick birds (76.3%), brooding of chicks (73.8%) and use disinfectants (70%). Results further indicate constraints to poultry management which include technical, labour and input related factors. The study recommends that efforts are needed in promoting increase in poultry production through adequate pests and diseases control to enhance productivity. Contribution/Originality: This study documents that extensive and semi-intensive systems of poultry management were mostly practiced by the farmers in the area where the research was conducted. It also established that poultry management practices were highly constrained by technical, labour and input-related factors. 1. INTRODUCTION Livestock production is an important component of agricultural in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive which is an instrument of socioeconomic change, improved income and quality of rural life (Okunmadewa, 1999). The increasing demand for animal food products and the trends in production and consumption strongly suggest that much of the demand for meat can be met through increased poultry production (Delgado et al., 2001). Poultry production occupies a prominent position in livestock keeping which accounts for 36.5% of total protein intake (Akpabio et al., 2014). Poultry production has long been recognized as one of the quickest ways for a rapid increase in protein supply in the shortest run. There has been a recorded improvement in poultry production sub-sector in Nigeria with its share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing in absolute terms (Adedeji et al., 2013). In Nigeria, poultry accounts for about 30.28% of the total livestock production (Kughur et al., 2014). The types of poultry that are commonly reared in Nigeria are chicken, duck, guinea fowl, turkey, pigeon and ostriches.

Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2016

Objectives: Poultry production in rural areas is considered as an important source of livelihood for most rural communities. The objective of the present study was to investigate the major factors affecting production of rural poultry in three senatorial districts in North Central Nigeria namely Kwara Central, Kwara South and Kwara North.. Materials and Methods: The major factors affecting production of rural poultry were investigated using structured questionnaire to gather data on health and management practices between January to December 2014. Results: The socioeconomic characteristics of respondents showed that majority of rural poultry farmers are women and illiterate, that sourced fund from their personal savings, relations and friends. The study also showed that seasonal variation and disease significantly influenced poultry production and its marketability. Conclusion: There is the need to put in place enabling environment to encourage commercialization of rural poultry production in Nigeria and globally.