The Use of Moringa oleifera andAllium sativum, and Funding of Poultry Production in Ekiti State, Nigeria
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| JAFE Vol. 10(3): 11-23, 2023 | |
| The Use of Moringa oleifera and Allium sativum, and Funding of Poultry Production in Ekiti State, Nigeria | |
| Agbetuyi, O.A., Ekeocha, A.H., Aganga, A.A. and Apata, T.G. | |
| Phytogenic plants contain some chemical substances named phytobiotics which have been investigated and found useful in modulating the gastrointestinal tracts of poultry birds, thereby preventing subclinical infections cause by pathogenic microbes and leading to an improvement in their performance and health status. This study was designed to determine the levels and funding of poultry production, associated with the use of Moringa oleifera (MO) and Allium sativum (AS) in Ekiti State. A cross-sectional group of 135 farmers were sampled from 9 local government areas (LGAs), (3 LGAs were selected from each of the 3 senatorial districts in Delta State). All data were collected using a well-prepared and structured schedule interview from primary source (questionnaire). The objectives were presented using descriptive statistical tools such as tables, frequencies and percentages. Broiler production was ranked first by 38.5% of the respondents. Levels of poultry production indicated that most of the broiler producers (55.7%), layer producers (47.3%) and cockerel producers (75.0%) were medium scale, medium scale and small scale farms respectively. Own savings was observed as being the primary (27.5%) source of funding. The majority (43.3%) of the respondents observed that the percentage of bird’s response were from 51 to 75%. It was also discovered that 96.3% of the respondents had “fairly better” performance in the use of “MO” and “AS” in poultry production. The main advantage of feeding these plants was “more activeness” by 53.7% of the respondents. The first procedure suggested was vaccination by 32.2%, followed by medication with 25.7% of the respondents. Conclusively, phytobiotics in phytogenic plants are helpful in improving the overall performance of poultry birds. | |
| Keywords: | Broiler, Feed trial, Owing saving, Percentage response, Phytobiotic |
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