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TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR BROILER PRODUCTION . INTRODUCTION. In Botswana, the poultry industry plays a major role in contributing towards addressing key national development goals and improving the standard of living of people through poverty alleviation and creating employment opportunities. The Poultry Annual Report of 2005/2006 indicates that the annual consumption of poultry meat per person declined from to ( ) % during 2004 to 2005 and this was attributed to the outbreak of Newcastle disease in the neighboring countries, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Despite Newcastle disease outbreak, it was estimated that the population of broilers produced in Botswana increased by from 21, 500 000 to over 31, 000, 000 during 2000 to 2005.
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Broiler production is the raising or keeping of chickens (broilers) primarily for meat production. The key to successful broiler production depends on a systematic and efficient management program the farmer has adopted. In addition, it is advisable to do proper planning and preparation well on time
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