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

Simple Summary In African countries, there has been little effort to conserve the local
chicken breeds or lines. These chickens are hardy and provide a valuable protein source to …

Abstract Development of village chicken production can be a sustainable way of helping to
meet the welfare needs of rural populations and raise their living standards. There is a …

To generate information essential for the implementation of breeding schemes suitable for
village poultry producers in Ethiopia, a survey was conducted aimed at defining the …

Surveys using both purposive and random sampling methods was carried out in four zones
of north-west Ethiopia to describe the village-based poultry production systems and …

Livestock production may improve nutritional outcomes of pregnant women and children by
increasing household income, availability of nutrient-dense foods, and women's …

A study was conducted in Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria to determine the
productivity and egg quality traits of free range naked neck and full-feathered chickens. A …

The present study was conducted to assess the performance of indigenous chickens under
extensive system in southern Nyanza, Kenya. The study was carried out in two phases in …

Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects many bird species
worldwide. This study presents the results of the molecular characterization and …

For decades, Newcastle disease (ND) has long been recognized as a frontline viral disease
that constrains poultry production throughout Africa. The need to update on the …