MODERN BROILER PRODUCTION IN DAKAR REGION - STRUCTURE AND PRODUCTIVITY

The results of a survey of 107 modern poultry production farms randoml y chosen in Dakar Region revealed a high small units (less than 700 he ads/band) proportion. These farms were almost own by people for whom p oultry production was not the main activity. An important proportion o f hen houses were not correctly oriented and had insufficient windows for a good ventilation. The analysis of the production parameters reve aled that growth rate was low and mean seven weeks old body weight was 1240 g. The mortality rate was 9% at starting and 6% at growing that is to say an overall mortality rate of 15%. The high growth and mortal ity rates coefficient of varation attested the important discrepency a mong the technical results.