scholarly journals Modelling the feed mix for poultry production, the case of Adama Musa farms, in Ghana

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 404
Author(s):  
S. K. Amponsah ◽  
Dominic Otoo ◽  
A. K. Peprah ◽  
S. D. Ampofo
Keyword(s):  
Programming Model ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Poultry Industry ◽  
Feed Formulation ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Small Holders ◽  
Poultry Farmers ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Formulation Problem

<p>The poultry industry has a significant importance on national economy. It is a popular industry for the small holders with tremendous contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment creation. Poultry feed cost represents over sixty (60) percent of the total cost of poultry production; consequently, efficient feed formulation practice is required for a sustainable poultry industry. Many Ghanaian poultry farmers, however, employ inefficient methods like rule of thumb, experiences, and intuition to handle feed formulation problem. This paper presents a deterministic linear programming model to solve blending problem facing poultry farmers, using locally available feed ingredients from the Ghanaian poultry industry. In the model, we shall minimize cost of producing a particular diet and maintain the ingredient. Over 3% reductions in the cost of producing broiler starter and finisher feed formulation compared to the existing method on the farm was achieved.</p>

scholarly journals Multiobjective formulation is an effective method to reduce environmental impacts of livestock feeds

2018 ◽  
Vol 120 (11) ◽  
pp. 1298-1309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Garcia-Launay ◽  
Léonie Dusart ◽  
Sandrine Espagnol ◽  
Sarah Laisse-Redoux ◽  
Didier Gaudré ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
Land Occupation ◽  
Feed Formulation ◽  
Livestock Feeds ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Environmental Objectives ◽  
Commercial Farms ◽  
The Cost

AbstractEnvironmental and economic performances of livestock production are related largely to the production of complete feeds provided on commercial farms. Formulating feeds based on environmental and economic criteria appears a suitable approach to address the current challenges of animal production. We developed a multiobjective (MO) method of formulating feed which considers both the cost and environmental impacts (estimated via life cycle assessment) of the feed mix. In the first step, least-cost formulation provides a baseline for feed cost and potential impacts per kg of feed. In the second, the minimised MO function includes normalised values of feed cost and impacts climate change, P demand, non-renewable energy demand and land occupation. An additional factor weights the relative influence of economic and environmental objectives. The potential of the method was evaluated using two scenarios of feed formulation for pig, broiler and young bulls. Compared to baseline feeds, MO-formulated feeds had lower environmental impacts in both scenarios studied (−2 to −48 %), except for land occupation of broiler feeds, and a moderately higher cost (1–7 %). The ultimate potential for this method to mitigate environmental impacts is probably lower than this, as animal supply chains may compete for the same low-impact feed ingredients. The method developed complements other strategies, and optimising the entire animal production system should be explored in the future to substantially decrease the associated impacts.

scholarly journals Broiler Poultry Feed Cost Optimization Using Linear Programming Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-57
Author(s):  
Priyaranjan Mallick ◽  
Kamalakanta Muduli ◽  
Jitendra Narayan Biswal ◽  
John Pumwa
Keyword(s):  
Linear Programming ◽  
Programming Model ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Feed Ingredients ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Optimal Feed

Demand for poultry meat and eggs is increasing at a faster pace due to its good quality, nutritive values, and reasonable price. With the growing demand for egg and poultry meat, the demand for poultry feed is also increasing. Most of the feed ingredients which are used in poultry feed are also used for human nutrition. So these major feed ingredients and cumulatively poultry feed are facing market competition with increased cost. This study proposed linear programming (LP) technique to minimize the feed cost for small scale poultry farms. It employs locally available feed ingredients to formulate the broiler starter and finisher feed mix. The dietary nutrient requirement for broiler starter and finisher stage were determined from the prescribed standard specifications by Indian standard institutes and National Research Centers, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Sixteen feed ingredients were selected to formulate the optimal feed mix to minimize the total cost of feed mix subject to the essential nutrient constraints. Microsoft excel solver was used for the formulation of liner programming model and optimal feed mix for broiler starter and finisher were obtained.

scholarly journals Challenges of poultry production in Nigeria: A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 252-258
Author(s):  
F. U. Anosike ◽  
G. Z. Rekwot ◽  
O. B. Owoshagba ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
J. A. Atiku
Keyword(s):  
Poor Quality ◽  
Animal Protein ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Supply Source ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Foreign Earnings ◽  
Poultry Farmers

This study provides a review on the challenges facing poultry production in Nigeria and the possible solution. The study considered the socio-economic roles of poultry to include; means of livelihood and a way of achieving a certain level of economic independence, meeting human needs for dietary animal protein supply, source of foreign earnings and opportunities for saving, investment and security against risks for small-scale poultry farmers. This paper reviewed the challenges of poultry production in Nigeria and how the rate of production in the industry has slowed down. These challenges included; high rate of disease and pest attack, lack of loan and credit procurement, lack of technical knowledge, high rate of mortality, high cost of poultry feed, supply of poor quality chicks, inadequate poultry extension services, and inadequate access to and high cost of veterinary services, as reported by Possible solutions to these challenges are not farfetched, which included; intervention of veterinary in order to cub losses due to diseases, technical know-how for improving production should be made available to poultry keepers through extension service, poultry farmers should be encouraged to form cooperative societies or join existing one to be able to access loan for their business and addressing these challenges will prove vital to increase production, increase animal protein availability and consumption, and reduce the rate of food insecurity.

scholarly journals Optimum poultry enterprise combinations among small holder farmers in Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-177
Author(s):  
T. T. Awogboro ◽  
W. A. Yusuf ◽  
S. A. Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Programming Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Small Holder Farmers ◽  
Poultry Farmers ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Small Holder

Poultry farmers are confronted with choice for efficient allocationof farm resources between the different enterprises so as to optimize production objectives. The study therefore, was focused on optimum poultry enterprise combinations among small holder farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected using questionnaires and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary technique and linear programming model. Of the seven poultry enterprises identified, the most profitable enterprise combination was that of layers/broilers with a benefit cost ratio of 1.92 while the enterprise that yielded the least net farm income was the sole cockerel which had a benefit cost ratio of 1.57.The profitability of sole and combined poultry enterprises was limited by high cost of production in which the feed cost constitutesmore than three-quarter of the total cost. Although, the optimal poultry enterprise combination was layers/broilers, the farmers in the study area attested to the fact that poultry business was still highly profitable.It is therefore recommended that both farmers and government must partner to find a means of reducing feed cost by financing poultry research. Also, poultry farmers should concentrate and intensify their poultrycombination practices especially that of layers/broilers, which may be the appropriateoptimal combination enterprise.

scholarly journals The influence of selected socio-economic variables on poultry farmers' choice of commercial and self-compounded feeds in Lagos area of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-233
Author(s):  
A. A. Adebayo ◽  
R. I. Salami ◽  
L. Oloyinde
Keyword(s):  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Poultry Industry ◽  
Cost Consideration ◽  
Economic Variables ◽  
Poultry Farmers ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
Commercial Feeds ◽  
The Cost

The study aimed at examining the influence of some socio-economic variables on poultry farmers choice of feed types between self-compounded feeds and commercial feeds. Their choice was not affected by age, gender and experience in poultry business but was affected (P<0.05) by cost. The cost of commercial feeds was consistently higher than those compounded by the farmers themselves and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). It was then concluded that cost consideration was the major factor determining the choice of feed types by the farmers. It was also suggested that the survival of the poultry industry and its profitability depend on cost reduction which can be  accomplished through self-compounding of feeds by the farmers. Suggestions were offered to this end. 

scholarly journals Nutritional Significance of Tropical Vegetables in Poultry Feeding: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1286-1290
Author(s):  
Muyiwa Adegbenro
Keyword(s):  
Egg Quality ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Moisture Content Level ◽  
Poultry Diets ◽  
The Cost

In developing nations Nigeria inclusive, most of the cereals grown are for human consumption. Conventional feedstuffs use in livestock production especially in poultry enterprise has intensified the competition for available grains. Consequently, the cost of poultry production is jacked up. Since poultry provides most of the animal protein consumed either in the form of meat or egg, exploring tropical vegetables as a route of escape to reducing the cost of feeding will be a great gain in the poultry enterprise. Tropical vegetables especially the African leafy vegetables (ALVs) are economical and highly nutritive possessing good levels of vitamins, minerals, protein and essential amino acids. The mineral constituent of some tropical vegetables as well as their nutritive impact on the performance, meat quality, egg quality in broiler and laying birds as presented in this review paper. Although, the availability of ALVs all year round, its moisture content level and presence of anti-nutrients may tend to limit its usage in poultry feed, adopting irrigation techniques and improved seedlings as well as exploring the processes of enhancing the nutritional value of ALVs to combat anti-nutrients to tolerable levels by the birds make it possible to be considered as good alternative in poultry diets.

scholarly journals Indigenous knowledge and potential of termites as poultry feed in Burkina Faso

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Sankara ◽  
S. Pousga ◽  
N.C.A. Dao ◽  
D.S.J.C Gbemavo ◽  
V.A. Clottey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Household Surveys ◽  
Termite Species ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Poultry Farmers ◽  
Poultry Nutrition ◽  
Supplementary Feed

The purpose of this study, carried out in eight regions in Burkina Faso, West Africa, was to assess the use and knowledge of termites in poultry nutrition in Burkina Faso and to analyse the factors influencing this use. Household surveys were conducted to collect data on the socio-demographic characteristics of poultry farmers and the use of termites in poultry feed. These surveys involved 1,100 farmers in 32 villages. Poultry farmers mostly raise chicken and guinea fowls and these two species are also those that receive termites as supplementary feed. 78% of the surveyed farmers use termites to feed their poultry, but the rate strongly varied among regions and provinces. Several reasons were given for not using termites, the most common being the unavailability of termites followed by the lack of time and not being aware of the technique. Farmers were aware of termite species they consider as toxic in feeding chicks. Understanding the link between the use and availability of termites in poultry nutrition in West Africa is an important step towards the improvement of poultry production.

Oxidative stress in broiler chicken and its consequences on meat quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 045-054
Author(s):  
Ali Hassan Nawaz ◽  
Li Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Nutritive Quality ◽  
Muscle Tissues ◽  
Biochemical Status ◽  
Transport Chain ◽  
Processing Techniques

Oxidative stress is inevitable in poultry production, and it affects the physiological, behavioral and biochemical status of growing chicken which ultimately deteriorates meat quality. Appearance, texture, juiciness, tenderness and odor are responsible for the overall meat quality as they are essential perceptible features, which determine the consumer’s judgment. Overproduction of free radicals including reactive oxygen species (ROS) disturbs the mitochondrial function in living cells. During high-temperature mitochondrial substrate oxidation and electron transport chain (ETC) activity increases. This increased activity results in excessive production of superoxide that oxidizes protein and lipid contents in muscle tissues. By oxidizing protein and lipid, ROS spoils the nutritive quality of chicken meat. High ambient temperature is one of the major contributing factors that enhance oxidative stress. Poultry feed with anti-oxidant supplementation and innovative processing techniques can help the poultry industry to overcome oxidative stress.

Quality of the carcass and organs of chicken fed with two different insects meals

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-274
Author(s):  
M.I. Amobi ◽  
C.I. Ebenebe
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Organ Weight ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Source Control ◽  
Carcass Quality ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Major Protein ◽  
Feed Formulation ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The influence of insect protein origins on broiler chicken meat parameters were studied using 135 day old Arbor acre birds subjected to three dietary treatments: Diet A comprised of a standard feed of the brand name ‘vital feed’ containing fishmeal as the major protein source (control), while Diet B and Diet C contained insect meal from African palm weevil larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis), respectively, winged termite (Macrotermes bellicosus) as replacement for fishmeal. Forty five broiler chicks were randomly assigned to each of the dietary treatments at the rate of fifteen chicks per replicate making three replicates per treatment in a completely randomised design. The experiment lasted for eight weeks. During this period, the birds were housed in similar cages and subjected to similar husbandry and sanitation practices, such that the only source of variation was the dietary treatments. After eight weeks of the experiment, carcass quality and organ weight measurements were analysed using appropriate statistical analysis. The result obtained showed that the broiler chickens fed insect meals performed significantly (P<0.05) better in terms of live weight gain (2,200.85±64.23 g and 2,046±58.40 g for Diet B and Diet C) compared to control. Carcass quality relating to defeathered weight and eviscerated weight also followed a similar trend with Diet B (2,187.74±62.72 g and 1,788.93±70.70 g), Diet C (2,015.83±74.62 g and 1,466.97±100.05 g), and Diet A (control; 1,526.47±47.40 g and 1,240.30±64.53 g). The records of cut-up parts and organ weight measurements were also significantly different (P<0.05) for the birds on insect meal (Diet B and Diet C) than those on fishmeal based diet (Diet A). The result showed that insect meal can effectively serve as a major source of protein in poultry feed formulation.

scholarly journals Minimising negative externalities cost using 0-1 mixed integer linear programming model in e-commerce environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akyene Tetteh ◽  
Sarah Dsane-Nsor
Keyword(s):  
Linear Programming ◽  
Integer Linear Programming ◽  
Mixed Integer Linear Programming ◽  
Programming Model ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Externalities ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Cost

Background: Although the Internet boosts business profitability, without certain activities like efficient transportation, scheduling, products ordered via the Internet may reach their destination very late. The environmental problems (vehicle part disposal, carbon monoxide [CO], nitrogen oxide [NOx] and hydrocarbons [HC]) associated with transportation are mostly not accounted for by industries.Objectives: The main objective of this article is to minimising negative externalities cost in e-commerce environments.Method: The 0-1 mixed integer linear programming (0-1 MILP) model was used to model the problem statement. The result was further analysed using the externality percentage impact factor (EPIF).Results: The simulation results suggest that (1) The mode of ordering refined petroleum products does not impact on the cost of distribution, (2) an increase in private cost is directly proportional to the externality cost, (3) externality cost is largely controlled by the government and number of vehicles used in the distribution and this is in no way influenced by the mode of request (i.e. Internet or otherwise) and (4) externality cost may be reduce by using more ecofriendly fuel system.

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