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Scarcity of feed raw materials for poultry production in Nigeria: the way-out

Poultry farmers often turn to use of alternative feed ingredients whenever the prices of the conventional ones skyrocket. Studies have however shown that the performance of poultry birds based on alternative ingredients do not often compare favourably with birds fed conventional ingredients. In addi...

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Published: 2013-09
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520 |a Poultry farmers often turn to use of alternative feed ingredients whenever the prices of the conventional ones skyrocket. Studies have however shown that the performance of poultry birds based on alternative ingredients do not often compare favourably with birds fed conventional ingredients. In addition, in as much as, there is competition between humans and livestock for these feed ingredients (especially maize and soyabean), the pressure will persist. Instead of dissipating so much effort on search of alternatives, the poultry farmer should be encouraged to increase the efficiency of production by considering proper manipulation of feed, application of appropriate housing System and the use of feed additives. 
024 8 |a 978-34777-24 
024 8 |a In: Akpa, G. N., Dairo, F. A. S., Bawa, G. S., Solomon, I. P., Amaefuele, K. U., Odunsi, A. A., and Ladokun, A. O. (Eds). Proceedings of 18th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria and 2nd ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting, on Industry Standards and Regulations: A Tool for Improved Productivity in Animal Husbandry, held at National Centre for Women Development, Tafawa Balewa Street, Central Business District, Garki, Abuja, between September 8-12, pp. 193-196 
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653 |a Poultry production 
653 |a Feed raw materials 
653 |a Alternatives 
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