1. You Don’t Have to Wait Forever to See Results One of the best things about poultry farming? You start seeing results quickly. Broiler chickens are ready for the market in about 6 to 8 weeks. Egg-laying hens usually start producing in around 5 to 6 months. It’s not instant, but it’s a much faster...
With this approach, the poultry owner and farmer place a higher priority on planning and expenditures for disease prevention than on short-term savings and stop-gap treatments, according to MSUCares, the Mississippi State University Extension Service. It is essentially a mental attitude that recognises the ever-present risk of disease and the fact that disease prevention does...
Poultry health management in Nigeria relies on rigorous biosecurity, proper housing, quality feed, and a consistent vaccination program to prevent common diseases like Newcastle Disease, Gumboro, Coccidiosis, and Fowl Typhoid. Early detection, immediate treatment, and good daily hygiene, including sanitation of equipment, water, and litter, are critical for controlling disease outbreaks and minimizing the significant economic losses...
Poultry farming is the raising of domestic birds for meat or eggs. It is a popular and growing industry worldwide, offering a number of advantages to those who choose to pursue it. In the heart of Africa, there are many poultry farmers who have not only changed their own lives but also contributed to the...
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has raised strong concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 5% tax on petroleum products, warning that the policy could cripple the poultry industry, worsen food inflation, and deepen the nation’s food insecurity. Sunday Ezeobiora, President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), in an interview with Daily Independent, said...
On Wednesday, 27th August 2025, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) convened its 2nd National Stakeholders’ Meeting at Kakanfo Inn & Conference Centre, Ibadan. The gathering brought together farmers, processors, input suppliers, and industry leaders from across the country, reaffirming poultry’s central role in Nigeria’s food security, nutrition, and employment. This year’s meeting was more than...