Broiler rearing is seen as one of the most profitable businesses in the poultry line of business. It is seen to be an interesting, and profitable investment whether it is on a large scale or small ...

Modern broiler chicken strains have been selectively bred for rapid growth, increased meat yield and feed efficiency, making ...

In 2003, the animal protection group Compassion Over Killing produced a video exposé of the biggest farm animal industry in our country – the factory farming of chickens raised for meat. Entitled 45 ...

Maintaining litter and air quality can greatly reduce the risk of colibacillosis infection. While contract farming is yet to take firm roots in the country, the model is firmly established and growing ...

A poultry agronomist feeds his broiler chicken. Farmers must ensure a regular check on their chicken. PHOTO/MICHEAL KAKUMIRIZI. Broilers are the ultimate money-spinning business over a short period ...

Four years ago, the Hebditch family moved out of broiler production after becoming disillusioned with the system and the relentless crop cycle and variability of margins. At the time it marked a ...

Picking from last year's performance, I see an ever-evolving landscape in poultry meat production. Demand for chicken meat products is set to increase albeit at low levels. With our national economy ...

Weekly broiler hatchery data has been showing aggressive growth in the first few weeks of 2018, topping last year’s figures by 3 percent in both the number of eggs set and the number of chicks placed.

The poultry (broiler) farmers in the state have decided to intensify their strike against low chick rearing charges. The farmers are demanding that large poultry companies raise chick rearing charges ...