This project proposes to develop selected pure lineages of maternal traits for high reproduction performance, weight gain, longevity and functional structure: selected pure lineages of terminal paternal traits for high performance, weight gain, food conversion and meat quality; and to define usage strategies to optimize genetic material (crossbreeding to form matrices and slaughter animals) with this material's cost reduction to producers. The strategy is to develop technical cooperation contrac

Status: Completed     Start date: Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2010

This project aims to contribute to improving the management, quality and biosafety of commercial egg-laying barns, through the implementation of best practices in production and in the training of technicians and farmers. It is aimed at smallholders and mid-sized family farmers whose egg production derives from hens raised in traditional aviaries (California-type layer cages).

Compliance measures (hygienic-sanitary, management and constructive proposals) are some of the best practices t ...

Status: Completed     Start date: Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2015

The characterization of alternative poultry production systems and its value chain is going to allow the identification of potential threats that affect the survival and productivity of fowl populations and provide opportunities for interventions in such systems.

This project is going to study alternative poultry production systems in the entire value chain from production to trade, and the diversity of the flocks in selected regions of Ethiopia. Moreover, it will identify the main chal ...

Status: Completed     Start date: Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2014