Poultry production

Essential elements of poultry production:

• Breeding and genetic improvement: Selecting high-quality, specialized breeds for either meat production (broilers) or egg production (laying hens).
• Nutrition and feed: Providing balanced rations rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals to ensure maximum growth and production rates.
• Health and veterinary care: Implementing vaccination and prevention programs to protect birds from diseases and epidemics.
• Housing and environmental management: Providing buildings with precise engineering specifications that control temperature, ventilation, and lighting.

Importance of the poultry sector:

• Food security: A primary and readily available source of animal protein at lower prices compared to red meat.
• Rapid investment: Characterized by a short capital turnover and rapid production turnover.
• Job creation: Employing a large number of workers in the farm, processing, and marketing sectors.