Factors affecting poultry production in nigeria. Purposive and random sampling .
Factors affecting poultry production in nigeria. One of these challenges is the high cost of production, which can be attributed to various factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression models. Poultry farming plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s livestock industry, contributing significantly to food security and employment. Also, the ABSTRACT The study assessed the factors affecting poultry (broiler) production in Imo State, Nigeria. May 26, 2025 · Poultry production in Nigeria faces several challenges that hinder both productivity and profitability. The importation of poultry meat and table eggs into Nigeria has been banned for at least Apr 1, 2025 · The Nigerian livestock sector, particularly poultry farming, is facing mounting challenges due to the soaring cost of animal feed. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 360 egg farmers using a structured questionnaire. Around 21% of chickens in Nigeria are raised in commercial/integrated farms. Intensive system • The intensive poultry system is a market-oriented production with high bird numbers (> 2,000 birds) and high productivity levels from exotic breeds of poultry. But few, like Adebayo & Adeola (2005) and Akintunde & Adeoti (2014), linked the socio-economic factors of poultry farmers with production and disease management. 09s mx gapq8l lqxp etkx2 d7 br2b 2jnoki sqif mfh
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