Nutritional value of Rabbit meatWritten by Robert Oni
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Lamb (% Protein – 15.7, % Fat – 27.7, Calories/Ib – 1,420) Beef (% Protein – 16.3, % Fat – 28.0, Calories/Ib – 1,440) Duck (% Protein – 16.0, % Fat – 28.6, Calories/Ib – 1,015) Pork (% Protein – 11.9, % Fat – 45, Calories/Ib – 2,050) The flavour of rabbit meat is what actually draws people to it. Its organoleptic properties are tenderness, and juiceness. Its flavour is not strong; it is comparable to taste of turkey. Its is a white meat and it has been found to provide good health and prevent excess fat, heart diseases, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetics and cancer among those who eat it.
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| | Procedure for Rearing broiler and layer poultry birds In AfricaWritten by Robert Oni
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- Free from blemish for example leg bent, broken wings, blind and others - Purchase day old chick from accredited suppliers. Feed Feed is one of main important factors, which should be seriously considered by farmers. 2/3 of cost of production is from feed. Farmers must make sure that there is no wastage during feeding time and storing. There are 2 types of feed for broiler chicken: - Starter feed for age 1 day – 4 weeks (Crude Protein content = 22 – 24%) - Finisher/Fattening feed for age 5 weeks – 7 weeks/sale (Crude Protein content = 19 – 20%) There are 3 types of feed for layer chicken: - Starter feed for age 1 day – 8 weeks (Crude Protein content = 22 – 24%) - Developer feed for age 8 weeks – 20 weeks (Crude Protein content = 14%) - Finisher feed for age 21 weeks – end of lay (Crude Protein content = 16 – 20%) Prevention and Control of Diseases There are many types of chicken diseases. Consult your veterinarian, however, common diseases, which should be controlled from early stages are: - Ranikhet - Fowl Pox - Respiratory diseases - Pullorum The following vaccination program should be strictly adhered by farmer: - Day old – Ranikhet "F" Vaccination - Age 3 weeks – Fowl Pox accination - Age 6 weeks – Ranikhet "S" Vaccination Farmers should control entrance of bacteria carriers such as birds, village chickens and other livestock from entering barn area. Visitors or outsiders should be banned completely. MARKETING Marketing of chicken should be planned. A successful strategy project will depend on good market and price offered. Marketing Strategy The farmers in running their business or marketing strategy should consider four important factors: - Location/place (near to marketing place, no communication problem) - Production (can be sold in form of live chicken, processed and frozen, cuts, eggs and others) - Price (Depends on location and market demand) - Advertisement (Usually done by big companies) Income = Income – Current Cost Production Cost Per Kilogram = Current cost divided by Weight of chicken RECORDS KEEPING The farmers should record every activity, which involved with finance. 2 types of record should be made: - Record Management - To correct weakness of management - To make sure breed chosen are good - To make sure feeds are good - To minimize mortality rate - Used suitable medication Financial Records - To know profit/loss level - To minimize wastage cost - As a guide in preparing paper work for expanding project in future
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