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Production Problem And Prospect Of Rearing Poultry
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1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this
study is to investigate the problems encountered by poultry farmers in
Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area and suggest solutions to them.
1.4 STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS
The
ultimate goal of the government or individuals engaged in poultry
production today is to achieve a high standard of production with a view
of increasing animal products for the ever-increasing populace.
In
an attempt to producer enough poultry products {meat and eggs} several
problems and constrains have been identified. Some of these problems
include finance, quality feeds, disease problems and poor housing
condition.
1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This research work will
focus attention to cover Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo state.
The information obtained here will only strictly apply to Ikpoba Okha
Local Government Area but may be generalized to other parts of the state
with similar problems and prospects of rearing poultry. Also efforts
would be made to cover as much of the local government area as possible.
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
It
is hoped that the recommendation based on the findings of the study
would be of tremendous benefit to the poultry producers, the consumers
of poultry products alike and the student’s researchers.
It is
anticipated that inexperienced poultry farmers can from this study
identify as well as provide them with the basic information needed to
raise and manage poultry successfully. Top the consumers, an increase in
poultry products means meeting their eggs and poultry meat needs.
It
is believed that the research findings would help students who intend
to research in a similar topic to have ideas on what the topic is all
about and also aid students in the area of further studies.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Poultry: This is the term used for all domesticated birds such as chicks, ducks, turkey, guinea fowl etc.
2. Broiler: These are chickens raised for meat production.
3. Layers: layers refer to hens that are kept for egg production.
4.
Battery cage system: This is a system of poultry keeping where the
birds are confined in a specially designed house.
5. Deep litter system: This is a system where the birds are kept in a permanent house.
6. Free-range system: This is where birds are allowed to move freely on the range and feed themselves.
7. Hatchery: This is an aspect of poultry where day old chicks are produced mainly by artificial incubation.
8. Veterinary: A surgeon concerned with diseases of animals and domestic animals.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Poultry production has in no small way helped to develop- the community and people of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, mostly in Idogbo the local government headquarters. This study however, examined the prospects and equally analysed the problems and finally came to a conclusion that with the various findings which include the outbreak of various diseases, inadequate capital and finance, and the increasing nature of the cost of poultry feed jointly hinder the progress of poultry production in ... Continue reading---
