Bulgaria: Organic poultry needs a specific breed of hens

Published 2021년 5월 10일

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A study by Italian scientists from the University of Perugia has shown that industrial chicken hybrids do not adapt well to organic production systems. The research, which involved testing breeds in traditional and organic systems, found that organically reared birds had higher meat quality but also higher lipid oxidation and certain behavioral characteristics. The researchers are now focusing on finding a breed of birds that can be successfully raised in an organic environment. They also emphasized the need to preserve native poultry breeds, some of which may have traits suitable for organic farming, and mentioned a Genealogical Book of Poultry in Italy that includes various breeds.

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An analysis of research conducted over the past 20 years has shown that there is a poor adaptation of industrial chicken hybrids to the organic production system, informs AgroXXI, citing mdpi.com. Humane breeding of chickens is increasingly important for Bulgarians In recent years, the demand for poultry meat, which is cheaper than beef, has stimulated the production of this product worldwide. In 2025, poultry production is expected to grow to 16%. Thus, poultry production will increase from 115,192 thousand tons in 2016 to 131,255 thousand tons in 2025. The largest producers will be Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine and the United States. China, India, Indonesia, Iran and Thailand will become leaders in Asia. Much of poultry production comes from intensive production systems. Organic farms generate a small share of the market's output - in the EU in particular, this figure is around 5%. At the same time, interest in the second method of raising birds is growing. 10% ...

Source: Agri