Poultry Equipment Research Articles

Cost of Production and Financial Performance of Selected Poultry Rearing Farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya

The study sought to investigate the effect of cost of production on financial performance of selected poultry rearing farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was guided by specific objectives in cluding; the effect of feed costs, the effect of poultry equipment, the effect of brooding costs and the effect of medication costs on financial performance of selected poultry rearing farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was anchored on cash conversion cycle theory, transaction cost of economics theory, resource based theory and operating cycle theory. The study adopted descriptive research design and a sample size of 350 respondents. Snow ball sampling method was used to reach the respondents since their location was not well defined. Primary data was collected using questionnaires that was pilot tested to ensure its valid and reliable. Descriptive statistics of mean, percentages and standard deviation and inferential statistics including multiple regression analysis were conducted. The study findings revealed that production cost including feeding cost, poultry equipment, brooding cost and medication cost all individually had a statistically significant effect on financial performance and therefore all the null hypotheses were rejected. Feeding cost and medication cost had negative statistically significant effect, hence concluding that when the cost for feeds and medication increases, they lead to a decrease in financial performance. Also increase in poultry equipment and brooding cost were found to positively affect performance concluding that when the farmers increase investment in relevant equipment and brooding, financial performance improves. On feeding cost and medication cost, the study recommends that the farmers through the regulators to lobby for subsidies from the government so as to lower the cost of production. The study further recommends the farmers to invest in heavy technology in terms of equipment and brooding costs since greatly increase their financial performance.

Text mining of veterinary forums for epidemiological surveillance supplementation

Web scraping and text mining are popular computer science methods deployed by public health researchers to augment traditional epidemiological surveillance. However, within veterinary disease surveillance, such techniques are still in the early stages of development and have not yet been fully utilised. This study presents an exploration into the utility of incorporating internet-based data to better understand smallholder farming communities within the UK, by using online text extraction and the subsequent mining of this data. Web scraping of the livestock fora was conducted, with text mining and topic modelling of data in search of common themes, words, and topics found within the text, in addition to temporal analysis through anomaly detection. Results revealed that some of the key areas in pig forum discussions included identification, age management, containment, and breeding and weaning practices. In discussions about poultry farming, a preference for free-range practices was expressed, along with a focus on feeding practices and addressing red mite infestations. Temporal topic modelling revealed an increase in conversations around pig containment and care, as well as poultry equipment maintenance. Moreover, anomaly detection was discovered to be particularly effective for tracking unusual spikes in forum activity, which may suggest new concerns or trends. Internet data can be a very effective tool in aiding traditional veterinary surveillance methods, but the requirement for human validation of said data is crucial. This opens avenues of research via the incorporation of other dynamic social media data, namely Twitter, in addition to location analysis to highlight spatial patterns.

Development using the Rapid Application Model of peTrace: Peter’s Poultry Supply Sales and Monitoring Management System

The poultry industry includes other support industries such as feed production and distribution, veterinary and poultry equipment production and distribution, meat and egg processing, marketing and distribution, and so on. Poultry production in the tropics. The poultry supply business is not prevalent in the province of Oriental Mindoro, that has a land area of 588,350 ha that supplies agriculture crops and livestock production, in addition to 286 registered business names, the plurality of which are linked to poultry supply. And one of the towns in Oriental Mindoro is recognized for producing agriculture and aquaculture. Rapid Application Method (RAD) is a software development methodology that emphasizes rapid prototyping through design. This type of testing modifies the software system before it is implemented. And Alpha testing was carried out by the Information Technology Practitioner. The system peTrace was ready for evaluation after several design and functionality issues were resolved. Purposive sampling was applied by the proponents this is to identify the 50 respondents so that the evaluators could have an accurate evaluation result. Information Technology Practitioners, store owners, staff, and clients were among those who responded. Owner, staff utilized the peTrace several times, testing its functionalities and verifying its usability. The proponents adapted the evaluation questionnaire using the ISO 25010 software quality criteria. To modify the five assessment criteria, ISO 25010 quality software standards were used. According to the assessment findings, peTrace is helpful and performs as predicted in terms of functional appropriateness (4.90), performance efficiency (4.85), usability (4.83), security (4.83), and maintainability (4.82). The peTrace system is broad in design, simple to maintain, and adaptable to any portable device independent of operating system, making it suited for any local Feed Store. For future growth, the assessors advise using real-time analysis. A good system will offer continuous monitoring with few, if any delays.

Quality of work life dan self-esteem pada kinerja karyawan

This study aimed to investigate the significance of the effect of quality of work life and self-esteem on employee performance. This study employed a quantitative research design. The research sample was 32 employees of PT. Podomoro Poultry Equipment. Data collection was done by distributing closed questionnaires; quality of work life questionnaire, self-esteem questionnaire, and employee performance questionnaire; using a Likert scale 1-5 which was given to respondents directly. The analysis phase was carried out the first time by testing the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using multiple regression analysis with SPSS 25.0. The results of the study found that simultaneously, quality of work life and self-esteem had a significant effect on employee performance, and partially it was also found that quality of work life and self-esteem had a significant effect on employee performance.

Unconstrained trade: The impact of EU cage bans on exports of poultry‐keeping equipment

AbstractThis study evaluates the impact of conventional cage bans for laying hens in the EU on exports of poultry‐keeping equipment. Using detailed data on international trade in poultry‐keeping equipment combined with an event study regression approach yields several new findings. The results suggest that the cage bans were associated with an increase in intra‐EU trade, and also an increase in exports of poultry equipment from EU member states to non‐EU countries where conventional cages are still permitted. The results suggest that some banned cages were likely exported to countries outside the EU to be used in egg production.

Empirical Analysis of Productivity among Broiler Farmers

Broiler production supplements income of smallholder farm households. Profitability and productivity and analysis are important considerations in measuring efficiency or performance of a farm business; hence, improved output and income are not only a function of increase in the scale of production, but also how efficiently the resources are being utilized. This study therefore estimates the profitability and level of productivity among broiler farmers in Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was employed to select respondents for this study. Primary data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, farm budgeting model and Total Factor Productivity (TFP) analysis. The study revealed that the net farm income of broiler production was ₦96,900/flock size; suggesting a relatively profitable venture with prospects for improved economic potentials. The estimated percentage profit margin was 45.6%; indicative of the percentage net margin accruable to the farmer from the estimated gross margin and benefit-cost ratio was 0.84. Furthermore, most (54.3%) of broiler farmers were sub-optimally productive as their TFP indices were below the optimal scale; attributable to sub-efficient input mix and cost of production inputs. In addition, constraints of broiler production in the study area included the following; high cost of feeds (92.9); high cost of chicks (85.7%); financial constraints (80%); high cost of poultry equipment (55.7%); high cost of medication (35.7); disease outbreak (28.6%) and inefficient market system (21.4%). Improving access to and subsidy of poultry feeds, chicks, production inputs and credit, extension, medical services and cooperative formation for market linkages are strongly recommended.

Selection of criteria for achieving heat and moisture resistance of plucker finger of poultry equipment

The paper presents the results of studies to increase the life of plucker fingers of poultry farms operating under cyclic deformations in an environment of elevated temperatures and humidity. The limiting indicators of the rubber base of different nature on the elastic-strength indicators of vulcanizes are established. The defining criteria of running life are identified: fatigue resistance to dynamic loads and resistance to thermal-oxidative ageing in a vapour environment. The choice of the nature of rubber according to the criterion of resistance of vulcanizes to thermal ageing was made. Limitations of vulcanizes based on single polyisoprene have been proved due to their instability to thermooxidative ageing. The composition of heat-and-moisture-resistant vulcanizes has been developed. The required level of elastic-strength characteristics before and after wet thermal ageing provided: the combination of polybutadiene and polyisoprene and combination of ingredients. The proposed method of regulating the hardness and modulus of the vulcanizes change in the content accelerator high activity of thiuram disulphide. The effect of thiuram sulfide additives on the kinetics of vulcanization of rubber mixtures and elastic-strength parameters of vulcanizes was studied. The molecular characteristics of the obtained vulcanizes are given. A solution was found to replace foreign-made products. A method is proposed for regulating the hardness and modulus of vulcanizes by changing the content of a high-activity accelerator–thiuram sulfide. This article presents the study of the thiuram sulfide additives effect on the kinetics of vulcanization of rubber mixtures and elastic-strength parameters of vulcanizes. The solution found is to replace foreign-made products.

Research on Equipment Defect Management System Based on QR Code

With the rapid development of information technology, bar code technology is widely used in information collection, logistics and warehousing, power management, and automatic identification technology, which brings huge economic benefits. The two-dimensional bar code has been widely used in various industries and departments because of its large information capacity, high security and high anti-counterfeiting, low cost and easy manufacture, high decoding reliability, and strong anti-loss and error correction capabilities. In the power equipment defect management system, the defect means that it will not cause trouble to the safe and stable operation of the power grid in a short period of time, but it may pose a safety hazard. Therefore, this paper mainly focuses on the research of equipment defect management system based on two-dimensional code. In order to improve the power system equipment, the operation and maintenance personnel can grasp the defect processing situation in time, and timely eliminate and repair the work, which can ensure that the equipment defect problem is tracked. Management without loss, continuous management of defects in poultry equipment, and promoted equipment in a safe, stable, economic operation.

Impact of Avian Influenza Outbreaks on Stakeholders in the Poultry Industry in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Avian influenza devastated the poultry industry and economy of Plateau State during the 2006 epidemic. A survey was conducted among some targeted stakeholders in the poultry industry in Jos north and Jos south local government areas of Plateau state using structured questionnaire to assess the impact of 2006 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak on their businesses. A total of 84 questionnaires were administered among the stake holders in the poultry industry out of which 76 (90.5%) were returned and analyzed. The 76 stakeholders that returned their questionnaires included 8 (10.5%) veterinary drug sellers, 6 (7.9%) toll millers, 10 (13.2%) commercial feeds distributors, 8 (10.5%) feed raw material and 12(15.8%) poultry equipment sellers, 15 (19.7%) fowl and 17 (22.4%) egg sellers. There was a sharp decline to complete loss of income by egg and bird traders and more than 50% decline in the sale of poultry drugs and vaccines, toll milled and commercial feeds, poultry raw materials and equipment. The epidemic had a significant negative impact (loss) on toll millers (70%) and commercial feed distributors (74%), fowl (60%) and egg sellers (35%); poultry drug (50%), feed raw material (50%) and poultry equipment sellers (55%) and was more severe on commercial feed distributors. Poultry input providers should also be compensated as was done poultry farmers to minimize the effect of their losses.

Predictors for Risk Factors for Spread of Avian Influenza Viruses by Poultry Handlers in Live bird markets in Uganda.

Live bird markets (LBMs) are essential for marketing poultry, but have been linked to many outbreaks of avian influenza (AI) and its spread. In Uganda, it has been observed that demographic characteristics of poultry traders/handlers influence activities and decision-making in LBMs. The study investigated the influence of socio-demographic characteristics of poultry handlers: age, sex, religion, educational background, level of income, location of residence and region of operation on 20 potential risk factors for introduction and spread of AI in LBMs. Study sites included 39 LBMs in the four regions of Uganda. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire administered to 424 poultry handlers. We observed that background of education was a predictor for slaughter and processing of poultry in open sites. Location of residence was associated with slaughter of poultry from open sites and selling of other livestock species. Region influenced stacking of cages, inadequate cleaning of cages, feeders and drinkers, and provision of dirty feed and water. Specifically, bird handlers with secondary level of education (OR = 12.9, 95% CI: 2.88-57.4, P < 0.01) were more likely to be involved in open site slaughter of poultry than their counterparts without formal education. Comparatively, urbanite bird handlers were less likely to share poultry equipment (OR = 0.4, 95% CI: 0.22-0.63, P < 0.01) than rural resident handlers. Poultry handlers in Northern were 3.5 times more likely to practise insufficient cleaning of cages (OR = 3.5, 95% CI: 1.52-8.09) compared to those in Central region. We demonstrated that some socio-demographic characteristics of poultry handlers were predictors to risky practices for introduction and spread of AI viruses in LBMs in Uganda.

Determinants of table egg production in Abia state, Nigeria

This paper examined the determinants of table egg production activities in Abia State, Nigeria. Information on some relevant production inputs in 3 local government areas of Abia State (Umuahia North, South and Ikwuano) were collected from 65 respondents selected using multistage random sampling techniques. Majority of the respondents (74%) had tertiary education, while about 3% had no formal education and another 5% had primary education. More than 88% of the respondents were married while about 34% had average household size of 2 – 5 persons. The study revealed that two variables namely number of birds used and cost of feed were significant determinants of egg production. The elasticity of production to input use was found to be elastic while the returns to sale was increasing. Number of birds and cost of feed were being used below their economic optimum level, while labor and poultry equipment were being over-utilized above their economic optimum. Recommendations were suggested on measures to positively influence the production of table eggs. Animal Production Research Advances Vol. 2(2) 2006: 76-80

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Editorial

Poultry husbandry in North America has attained an economic significance that was not even dreamed of a generation ago. It exists as a profession, a vocation, an avocation, a business, a branch of commerce, an industry, depending on one’s point of view or connection with the subject. It affords full time employment to thousands of people and part time employment to hundreds of thousands. An interesting volume could be written on the variety of ways in which capital and labor are employed in connection with poultry and allied industries.Thousands of men and women are earning a living as egg candlers, and many others are employed in factories making packages for the shipment of poultry and eggs. Incubator and brooder factories, poultry equipment and supply houses, poultry feed manufacturers, commercial hatcheries, feeding stations and poultry packing plants all give employment to thousands more.Most of this employment is possible because .