Avian Influenza Scare and Poultry Egg Production in Uyo Urban, Nigeria


Authors

  • I.A. Akpabio Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, University of Uyo, PMB 1017, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria
  • D.P. Okon Department of Vocational Education, University of Uyo, Nigeria
  • A.O. Angba Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • C.L. Aboh Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, University of Calabar, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2007.298.301

Keywords:

Avian influenza, egg production, livestock, poultry, Uyo urban

Abstract

The study attempted to analyze in comparative terms, the poultry egg production enterprise in Uyo urban of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Focus was on the socio-economic characteristics of poultry producers and constraint affecting the enterprise. The study reference was to the pre and post avian flu scare period in the country. Findings revealed functional changes in the socio-economic characteristics of poultry egg producers, while the constraint factors are more intense in the post-avian flu period. Recommendations are proffered to ameliorate the situation.

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Published

2007-03-15

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2007)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Akpabio, I., Okon, D., Angba, A., & Aboh, C. (2007). Avian Influenza Scare and Poultry Egg Production in Uyo Urban, Nigeria. International Journal of Poultry Science, 6(4), 298–301. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2007.298.301