Local chicken breeds of Africa: Their description, uses and conservation methods
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 …
chicken breeds or lines. These chickens are hardy and provide a valuable protein source to …
The productivity and resilience of the indigenous chickens in the tropical environments: improvement and future perspectives
CC Kpomasse, YAE Kouame, O N'nanle… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The poultry population in Africa is mostly composed of local or indigenous chickens
appreciated for the unique taste and texture of their meat. However, with the ever-increasing …
appreciated for the unique taste and texture of their meat. However, with the ever-increasing …
Antimicrobial usage in commercial and domestic poultry farming in two communities in the Ashanti region of Ghana
Poultry farming is a common practice in Ghana. Antibiotics are used, particularly in
commercial poultry farming, as growth promoters and to prevent and cure infections …
commercial poultry farming, as growth promoters and to prevent and cure infections …
[HTML][HTML] Adoption of farm biosecurity practices among smallholder poultry farmers in Kenya–An application of latent class analysis with a multinomial logistic …
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa has a growing demand for poultry, but productivity in the sector
has not increased to meet this demand. One major constraints in the sector is diseases …
has not increased to meet this demand. One major constraints in the sector is diseases …
[HTML][HTML] An analysis of the ethnoveterinary medicinal uses of the genus Aloe L. for animal diseases in Africa
The high diversity and occurrence of Aloe species in African landscapes often translates to
their frequent utilisation for meeting the medicinal needs for human health and well-being. In …
their frequent utilisation for meeting the medicinal needs for human health and well-being. In …
Production performance and survivability of six dual-purpose breeds of chicken under smallholder farmers' management practices in Nigeria
Chickens kept under free-range, backyard or semi-intensive systems in the developing
countries have more diverse use and benefits to rural households. Their use varies from …
countries have more diverse use and benefits to rural households. Their use varies from …
[PDF][PDF] A comparative performance of indigenous chicken in Baringo and Kisumu counties of Kenya for sustainable agriculture.
The population of the world continues to increase especially in developing countries calling
for increased food production which puts great pressure to develop a more sustainable …
for increased food production which puts great pressure to develop a more sustainable …
[HTML][HTML] Impact assessment of improved chicken genetics on livelihoods and food security of smallholder poultry farmers in Nigeria
This study aimed at assessing the impact of the African Chicken Genetic Gains project on
the livelihoods, and food security of smallholder poultry farmers in Nigeria. A total of 2,100 …
the livelihoods, and food security of smallholder poultry farmers in Nigeria. A total of 2,100 …
Characterization of free-range indigenous chicken production system in North-East India (Assam)
A survey was undertaken in four agro-climatic zones of Assam to explore the existing free-
range indigenous chicken farming system. Data were collected from 200 farmers, selected …
range indigenous chicken farming system. Data were collected from 200 farmers, selected …
Animal health and sustainable global livestock systems
BD Perry, TP Robinson, DC Grace - Animal, 2018 - cambridge.org
This paper discusses the sustainability of livestock systems, emphasising bidirectional
relations with animal health. We review conventional and contrarian thinking on …
relations with animal health. We review conventional and contrarian thinking on …