Habitat conversion and the expansion of domesticated, invasive species into native habitats
are increasingly recognized as drivers of pathogen emergence at the agricultural–wildlife …

The poultry population in Africa is mostly composed of local or indigenous chickens
appreciated for the unique taste and texture of their meat. However, with the ever-increasing …

The majority of the Kenyan population resides in the rural areas and is characterised by low
income and food insecurity leading to high levels of poverty. Poultry production and in …

This study describes the variations in the physical features and the useful attributes of
different populations of indigenous chickens. Five populations of chickens in different …

The importance of scavenging chicken production in the national economy of developing
nations of Africa and its role in improving the nutritional status and income of many …

Phenotypic characterization of indigenous chicken resources is a prerequisite for their
rational utilization. Data were collected from 748 randomly selected households (HHs) using …

The purpose of this study carried out from July to October 2010 was to assess the effects of
Moringa oleifera leaves meal inclusion in diets on growth performances, carcass and organs …

Indigenous chicken (IC) and their production systems were characterized to understand how
the whole system operates for purposes of identifying threats and opportunities for holistic …

Chicken production has a major role in the economy of developing countries and backyard
production is particularly important to women. Several programmes, in Ethiopia and …

Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects many bird species
worldwide. This study presents the results of the molecular characterization and …