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Effect of Housing Design and Location on Production and Economic Performance of Broiler Chickens during Summer in Botswana
Chepete, H. J; Thipe, E. L; Emesu, P; Sebolai, B; Kgosikoma, K.
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  • Chepete, H. J; Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Gaborone. BW
  • Thipe, E. L; Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Gaborone. BW
  • Emesu, P; Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Gaborone. BW
  • Sebolai, B; Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Department of Biometry and Mathematics. Gaborone. BW
  • Kgosikoma, K; Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Gaborone. BW
Rev. bras. ciênc. avic ; 25(3): eRBCA-2022-1756, 2023. ilus, tab
Article em En | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1451981
Biblioteca responsável: BR68.1
ABSTRACT
Botswana experiences long, hot summer periods which negatively affect broiler productivity and results in economic losses. To determine these negative effects, two parallel broiler production studies were conducted in the North eastern (NE) and South eastern (SE) regions. In each region, three large scale commercial broiler farms were randomly selected based on similarities in bird management and housing systems. In each farm, one house type (Gable, Hoop and See-saw) was selected for long term flock monitoring (1 to 35 days) over three production cycles. Results showed that the production performance of the broilers in the SE region was superior to that in the NE region, with temperatures on being average higher in the NE than in the SE. The European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) was significantly higher (p0.05) between the regions at 9.0% and 7.4% for the NE and SE, respectively. In the NE, the Gable structure had the highest profitability and economic efficiency and was thus superior in comparison to the other house structures.(AU)
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: VETINDEX Assunto principal: Galinhas / Ingestão de Alimentos / Ração Animal Limite: Animals País/Região como assunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Rev. bras. ciênc. avic Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: VETINDEX Assunto principal: Galinhas / Ingestão de Alimentos / Ração Animal Limite: Animals País/Região como assunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Rev. bras. ciênc. avic Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article