ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF BROILER FARMS IN THE ARID ZONE

摘要

A study was undertaken to investigate economic status of 83 broiler farms in Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan during the year 1998-99. Average fixed cost per broiler (Rs.51.92) represented Rs 48 51 and Rs.3.41, respectively as building construction and equipment cost. Average variable cost, gross return and net profit per broiler was Rs.63.42±1.97, Rs.77.16±1.61 and Rs. 13.74±2.29, respectively. Average turn over rate of net profit over the invested capital on per flock and annual basis was 24.17±2.36 and 127.70±13.90%, respectively. Feed cost was the major component contributing 60 27% to the total cost. All the farmers were following almost similar standard vaccination practices; thus, its effect on cost of production and net profit was not established. Rate of mortality, flock size, number of flocks per year, duration between two batches, feed efficiency and broiler's age at the time of marketing didn't affect cost of production and net profit per broiler. Hygienic conditions at the farm, weight at marketing, floor space utilization and house construction, significantly (p<0.01) affected net profit per broiler. Aside from better management, stable market, better utilization of available facilities, appropriate house construction, accelerated gain in weight at the lowest market age and maintenance of standard hygiene would further improve profitability from broiler flocks in district Chakwal.