| Title: | A Review On Some Local Litter Materials Used In Broiler Production In Rivers State |
| Author(s): | Chioma P. I., Ekine, D. I., Adibie O. A. & Johnson N. C. |
| Abstract: | One of the essential requirements for successful chicken broiler production is the litter material used during their production process. This is very critical because of the important functions of litter in the production process. Litter material primarily protects the birds, especially during brooding from cold emanating from the floor thereby protects the birds from hypothermia that often leads to high mortalities of chicks. Litter also plays the roles of preventing disease outbreaks as it aids in heat and ammonia productions resulting in the prevention of pathogen proliferation during broiler production. Furthermore, the action of micro-organisms or the pathogens on litter produces ‘animal protein factor’ (A. P. F.) and vitamin B12 that are physiologically implicated in accelerating broiler rapid growth as to reach market weights in a relatively shorter periods of time compared to other farm animals. Litters are also important in reducing the frequency of droppings removals. It is thus very important to always recognize that in choosing a litter material it has to be guaranteed that the material is often readily available within the location of the farm as it significantly aids in increasing profit margin as the material is obtained at a relatively cheap cost. Choice of litter type therefore is very essential for successful broiler enterprise. Put together, all these factors culminate in the overall wholesomeness of the birds resulting in healthy bird productions for better value capture. In summarytherefore, they determine the input and output relationship in broiler production. This review, provides critical information on litter types’choices to better guide broiler farmers in litter material choices for enhancechicken broiler productions with corresponding high return outputs. |
| Keywords: | Production, Litters, Materials, Characteristicsand the Chicken broiler |
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