Appraisal of Poultry Feed Policy in Egypt

摘要

Along with the great expansion in poultry production went greatly increased poultry feed production (most of the feed ingredients are imported). Still, serious problems exist with the feed supply including deficient supplies, irregular deliveries, quality problems, and transportation difficulties--according to a survey of 32 producers in the Sharkia Governorate. The broiler industry operates amidst general confusion and disincentives resulting from multiple interventions by the government. The high feed-conversion ratios found on the survey are an indication of where efficiency in broiler production could be improved, greatly enhancing the prospects of the industry.