Review Article
Major Constraints and Opportunities of Poultry Production in Ethiopia: Review
Efrem Asfaw*
,
Daba Etana
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
22-27
Received:
10 April 2025
Accepted:
23 April 2025
Published:
29 May 2025
Abstract: Poultry sector holds significant potential to contribute to income generation, food security, and employment opportunities; particularly it is the most significant livestock sub-sector for Ethiopia's rural populations. However, despite these potentials, the sector faces several challenges; diseases, shortage of feed, and predators are the majors. Disease often bottleneck due to lack of awareness about antibiotic and how to use antibiotic is becoming critical factor for high mortality rate. Poultry ingredients/feeds have been facing absence of availability, affordability and market competition with human food that decrease supply of feedstuff which may limit the future expansion poultry production and cost of feeds in the country. Despite the constraints, considerable opportunities are there in poultry production that enhances its investment and profitability in the country. The low investment costs, and small quantity of land needed, government initiative to create a conducive environment for foreign and local investors and improving legal frameworks and working procedures, export advantage to neighbors countries, good opportunity to invest in feed production, existence of different research institutions working on feeds and nutrition, health, genetic improvement and management practices that will support the expansion, production and productivity of poultry industry in Ethiopia are the major opportunities in the sector. By leveraging the available opportunities and addressing the challenges, Ethiopia can unlock the full potential of its poultry industry and enhance its contribution to national economic development and food security.
Abstract: Poultry sector holds significant potential to contribute to income generation, food security, and employment opportunities; particularly it is the most significant livestock sub-sector for Ethiopia's rural populations. However, despite these potentials, the sector faces several challenges; diseases, shortage of feed, and predators are the majors. D...
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Research Article
Assessment of Reproductive Performance and Breeding Objective of Blackhead Somali Sheep in Korahey Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Ayana Birhanu*,
Wondimagegn Tadesse
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
28-37
Received:
14 April 2025
Accepted:
24 April 2025
Published:
29 May 2025
Abstract: The study was conducted in Ethiopia's Somali Region's Korahey Zone. This study set out to evaluate black-headed Somali sheep's reproductive performance, breeding habits, and preferred traits. 180 households in all will be identified, with 90 per district and 30 every peasant association (Kebele). At first lambing, the average age was 16.9±0.18 months. According to the survey results, the overall goals for raising sheep in each region were graded according to cultural function (0.05), income (0.52), meat (0.29), and saving (0.14). With index values of 0.34 and 0.33 in the districts of Kabrid Dehar and Sheygosh, respectively, natural pasture was ranked as the top feed source for sheep during the wet season. During the rainy season, rainwater was the primary water source for sheep in all districts, followed by river water. In contrast, during the dry season, harvested water was the main source, with pond water as the secondary option. The findings revealed that the major challenges faced by blackhead Somali sheep across all districts were the prolonged dry season, feed shortage, water scarcity, diseases, and predators, with overall index values of 0.31, 0.27, 0.18, 0.16, and 0.07, respectively. Black-headed Somali sheep were frequently reported to have poor reproductive performance. Poor management, illness, and inadequate nutrition could be the cause of this. Farmers use breeding and selection to enhance sheep's commercially significant features. Therefore, when creating a community-based program to improve the production of blackhead Somali sheep in the study region, it is important to take into account the features that blackhead Somali sheep owners demand in terms of selection, breeding, and production by sheep farmers.
Abstract: The study was conducted in Ethiopia's Somali Region's Korahey Zone. This study set out to evaluate black-headed Somali sheep's reproductive performance, breeding habits, and preferred traits. 180 households in all will be identified, with 90 per district and 30 every peasant association (Kebele). At first lambing, the average age was 16.9±0.18 mont...
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