Abstract
In Nepal, more than 65% of people depend upon agriculture. Contribution of agricultural sector in Gross Domestic product (GDP) of Nepal is 33%. Among them contribution of livestock sector in total GDP is 26.8% and poultry sub sector within livestock contributes 8% of Agriculture Gross Domestic product (AGDP) and Indigenous poultry is widely prevalent which contributes 55% of total poultry population. Poultry can convert feed efficiently in short period of time and give income in short time of period. But Nepal, Village farmers lack knowledge about poultry health and Poor husbandry practices limit production as well as income generation. Indigenous breeds of Nepal are Shakini, Ghanti khuile and Pwankh Ulte. If we are able to do Genetic improvement through selection as well as improve health husbandry, we can significantly increase the production. So for the improvement of the indigenous breed of poultry, we need to identify some economically important traits of indigenous breed which can be improved. Some important traits of indigenous breeds of poultry are Total eggs per clutch and good mothering ability. This paper is the literature review related to the Socio-economic importance of Indigenous Poultry in Nepal.
Highlights
Agriculture is the major sector of Nepalese economy
Livestock, including poultry is an integral part of the agricultural part of the agricultural production system in Nepal, providing draft power, manure and high value animal protein such as meat, milk and eggs for the human consumption
A distinct pivoted role of the livestock is well established in the farming system of Nepal since it functions as a supplier of mature and high value animal protein
Summary
Agriculture is the major sector of Nepalese economy. the development of agriculture sector is key for the development of national economy. Livestock, including poultry is an integral part of the agricultural part of the agricultural production system in Nepal, providing draft power, manure and high value animal protein such as meat, milk and eggs for the human consumption. Contribution of agricultural sector in Gross Domestic product (GDP) of Nepal is 33% [2]. Importance of indigenous poultry for nutrition and income In rural communities village poultry plays an essential role in homestead food production for household consumption and supplementary income. Simple changes in chicken management can increase production considerably and improve the living standard of many rural families through increased nutrition and income generation resulting from the sale of surplus chickens or eggs.
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