Simple Summary Poultry production can function as an instrument for poverty alleviation and
economic development. As low-income countries transition into higher incomes alongside …

Small-scale poultry production systems are mostly found in rural, resource-poor areas that
often also experience food insecurity. They are accessible to vulnerable groups of society …

Indigenous chickens (IC) contribute socioeconomically to household food security in the
region of East Africa. However, their potential and improvement are not well documented …

The current review focuses on characterization and conservation efforts vital for the
development of breeding programmes for indigenous beef cattle genetic resources in …

The present review is an attempt to appraise the status of backyard poultry farming in India
and its impact on socioeconomic and nutritional status of rural people, scientific skill …

Compared to other types of livestock, poultry is widely owned by rural households in
developing countries. Rural poultry production is not a primary agricultural activity per se …

A comprehensive review on backyard poultry farming (BYPF) was carried out with respect to
history, status, production systems, management practices, role in socio-economic …

Viral infections impose a great threat to backyard chicken production among poor rural
households in developing countries. These infections limit the contribution of chicken …

Indigenous village chickens (IVCs) greatly contribute to food security and rural development.
Consequently, IVCs cover incidental expenses, economically empower women, and support …

The poultry industry in Tanzania has grown steadily over the past decade. We surveyed 121
chicken farming households along an intensification gradient from backyard to semi …