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4 articles for “Indigenous chickens”
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Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Chickens in Silti, Dalocha, and Wulbareg Woredas of Silte Zone, South Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: A survey together with visual observation and body measurement was conducted in twelve selected farmers' kebeles of Silti, Dalocha, and Wulbareg woredas, located in the Silte zone south region of Ethiopia; to characterize the morphological characteristics of domestic indigenous chicken. Data on visual appraisal and linear body measurements were obtained from 600 matured local chickens of both sexes drawn from 120 households. Five mature chickens (aged more than 6 months) …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Evaluation of Indigenous Chicken Rearing Practices in Selected Districts of the Silt’e Zone, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Indigenous chickens are important for rural life in Ethiopia because they provide income, animal protein, and social and cultural benefits. But village chickens still don't produce much because of old-fashioned management systems and other problems with production. This study examined traditional methods of raising chickens and found major problems with production in some districts of the Silt'e Zone in Central Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey was executed employing a multistage sampling …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Assessment of the Post-Harvest Chicken Egg Handling Practices in Gamo and Konso Zones of South Ethiopia
Abstract: The study was conducted starting from September to December 2024 in two districts of South Ethiopia with the objective of assessing the prevailing post-harvest chicken egg handling practices, storage materials, duration of storage, and marketing in the rural household. An aggregate of 120 family units were selected randomly from selected peasant area and interviewed by pre-tested questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, 2010) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Poultry Genetic Resources in India and Need of their conservation
Abstract: Poultry is amongst the fastest growing segments of agriculture sector in India though, still there is huge gap between demand and supply of eggs and chicken which depicts further scope for development of poultry industry in India. Native chickens are best suited for rearing under village conditions as theyare good foragers, efficient mothers and require less care to grow. Indigenous chickens are preferred in their native environment especially in tribal …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 7–11 Read article