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Characteristics and level of protection of the broilers and laying hens
farms of NDjamena zone (Chad) |
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1Mopate,
L.Y.*, 2Ban-Bo, B.A., 2Nadjilem, D. and
3Mbairamadji, F.
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1Zootechnical
and Veterinary Research Laboratory (ZVRL) of Farcha,
B.P. 433, NDjamena, Chad; 2Faculty of Exact and
Applied Science (FEAS),
University of NDjamena, Chad;
3Ministry
of Pastoral Development and Animal Production, NDjamena, Chad
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Abstract |
The objective of the study was to characterize the
broilers and laying hens
farms and to evaluate their protection level in order to formulate
interventions strategy. The transversal and retrospective survey was
carried out and about 32 out of 40 farmers at
NDjamena
are concerned. The average age of the farmers was 39.09±11.56 years and
81% were the birds of family of average six people. All were educated at
the primary level (26%), the secondary (44%) and high school (40%). The
majority (63%) practiced poultry farming as first activity and 75%
created their own farm during 2000 including 63% of them between year
2005 and 2009. The age with the first laying was estimated at
148.42±18.64 days and that of reform of 19.60±3.70 months. Regarding
protection, only 11 farms ensured a medical and zootechnical follow up
and 16 were correctly equipped their personnel with protective cloths
(blouse), boots, gloves and mask. Strengthening of the farmers’
capacities in protection and technical management is a priority.
Moreover, the chick availability and accessibility in veterinary
products, food and materials of breeding are major concerns of the
farmers to be taken into account in interventions.
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Keywords:
Poultry farming; Commercial farms; production; protection;
NDjamena; Chad |
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To cite this article:
Mopate LY, BA Ban-Bo, D Nadjilem and F Mbairamadji,
2014.
Characteristics and level of
protection of the broilers and laying hens farms of
NDjamena
zone (Chad).
Res.
Opin. Anim. Vet. Sci., 4(1), 5-10. |
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