Production analysis of broiler farming in central Punjab, Pakistan

Rahman, Naeem Ur; Mehmood, Shahid; Ahmad, Sohail; Javid, Arshad; Mahmud, Athar; Hussain, Jibran; Shaheen, Muhammad Shabir; Usman, Muhammad; Hashmi, Syed Ghulam Mohayud Din

doi:10.1007/s11250-019-02107-6

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“…The weight of broilers of as low as 1.6 Kg and a mean of about 2.33 Kg at eight and half weeks of age is an indication of poor feed management by the farmers and this may have an effect on the profitability of the farm. The average weight is however consistent with the submission of Abdurofi (2017), Md Isa et al (2019), Rahman et al (2020) who opined that the mean age of broiler in the first 8 weeks of production was below 3.0 Kg. While Rifky (2016) reported similar period of rearing as ours, the study by Rahman et al (2020) revealed a lower mean age of rearing.…”

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“…The average weight is however consistent with the submission of Abdurofi (2017), Md Isa et al (2019), Rahman et al (2020) who opined that the mean age of broiler in the first 8 weeks of production was below 3.0 Kg. While Rifky (2016) reported similar period of rearing as ours, the study by Rahman et al (2020) revealed a lower mean age of rearing. The average value of profit received by farmers indicates that the broiler farming was a profitable enterprise in the study area notwithstanding the loss incurred by some of the farmers in one production year.…”

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confidence: 89%

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What are the Drivers of Profitability of Broiler Farms in the North-central and South-west Geo-political Zones of Nigeria?

Adeyonu

Odozi

2022

Sage Open

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This study analyzed the drivers of the profitability of broiler farms in the north-central and south-west geo-political zones of Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to choose a representative sample. A pre-tested, structured questionnaire was employed to gather cross-sectional data from 645 respondents between November 2017 and February 2018 for 2017 production year by trained enumerators. The data were analyzed with budgetary model, descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that feed constitute about 75% of the total variable cost of producing 1 kg of the broiler. The cost implication of producing 1 kg of broiler stood at ₦583.20, while revenue realized from the sales of the same quantity of broiler was ₦734.69. The study further revealed that broiler farming is a profitable enterprise with profitability index of 39.85%. Furthermore, the positive drivers of profitability of broiler farms are years of experience of farmers, flock size, other means of livelihood, process broiler, and membership of the poultry association of Nigeria (PAN). Types of feed used and access to credit had a negative effect on the profitability of broiler farms. There will be a need to motivate farmers to increase their flock sizes by subsidizing high-quality day-old chicks, feed, and feed ingredients as well as other facilities. Research efforts should also focus on the development of efficient locally-made processing facilities to improve on the value addition activities of farmers thereby increasing the profitability of the farms. The enforcement of the policy on credit provision to farmers at a reasonable interest rate by commercial banks becomes crucial. In addition, it is suggested that farmers be encouraged to join PAN to increase the profitability of broiler farms.

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What are the Drivers of Profitability of Broiler Farms in the North-central and South-west Geo-political Zones of Nigeria?

Adeyonu

Odozi

2022

Sage Open

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“…Furthermore, birds that are given unlimited food gain weight more quickly, easily achieve market weight, and fetch greater prices per unit. The profitability of the farm is significantly impacted by the poor body weight of broilers, which is a sign of inadequate feeding management [49,50]. Numerous studies [51][52][53] have suggested that in order to reduce feed prices, farmers should be taught how to purchase feeds locally.…”

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An Assessment of Economic Sustainability and Efficiency in Small-Scale Broiler Farms in Limpopo Province: A Review

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An important factor in determining the success of a small-scale broiler farm is its economic viability and efficiency. During times of trouble for the industry, the idea receives more attention. The conceptual considerations of economic sustainability and efficiency are frequently quite constrained, according to the difficulties raised in this study and by other authors. There is a lack of information about South Africa's small-scale broiler production's economic viability and effectiveness. Furthermore, it is clear that small-scale broiler producers have the ability to increase their economic efficiency. By reducing the mortality rate, feed conversion rate, and production duration, both their technical and financial efficiency could be improved. Profitability in the production of broilers will be considerably increased by lowering the cost of these variable inputs, particularly feed and day-old chicks. Additionally, raising the education level, capacity utilization ratio, and broiler production would all contribute to raising the farms' efficiency levels. To ensure effective resource use and to maximize practicable profit, small-scale broiler producers who are not operating close to the profit frontier must make efforts to reduce both technical and allocation inefficiencies. Collectively, all these measures would ensure the economic sustainability of small-scale farmers in South Africa would be met. Moreover, the sustainability of small-scale broiler producers can be achieved if strategies that build local capacity and that empower them to sustain high levels of productivity are provided. In addition, the efficient use of resources will ensure that productivity is enhanced, and might increase profitability. It is therefore important to ensure that small-scale broiler producers achieve maximum profit for a given set of inputs. Approaches in assessing the farm-level profitability such as cost-benefit and gross margin analyses can be used.

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“…animals increase the quantity of organic matter to improve land fertility and productivity. Additionally, more than 10 million animals are involved in agricultural activities and events (Rahman et al, 2020).…”

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Ethnoveterinary Medical Practices: An Alternative to Antibiotics in the Animal Health Sector

Abubakar,

Manzoor,

Syed

2023

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: One Health Perspective

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Animal plays a significant role in the country's economy. Ethno-veterinary medicines refers to the use of traditional medical practices for the management of animal diseases. These include medicinal plants, herbs, and other bio-active substances to promote animal health. The occurrence of antibiotic resistance due to the over-usage of antibiotics in the animal sector is a major problem as it imposes an undesirable impact on the environment and human health. This occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in human health is considered a silent pandemic and causes severe health consequences. Ethno-veterinary medicine provides a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to antibiotics. These traditional herbal medicines can promote animal health by treating respiratory, digestive, and parasitic infections without depending on antibiotics. Furthermore, these medicines also have the potential to promote the preservation of species of medicinal plants and biodiversity. By utilizing traditional knowledge and practices, local communities can play a dynamic role in the sustainable management of natural resources.

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Production analysis of broiler farming in central Punjab, Pakistan

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What are the Drivers of Profitability of Broiler Farms in the North-central and South-west Geo-political Zones of Nigeria?

What are the Drivers of Profitability of Broiler Farms in the North-central and South-west Geo-political Zones of Nigeria?

An Assessment of Economic Sustainability and Efficiency in Small-Scale Broiler Farms in Limpopo Province: A Review

Ethnoveterinary Medical Practices: An Alternative to Antibiotics in the Animal Health Sector

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