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Risks and Risk Management Strategies in Poultry Production: Implications for Farm Output of Broiler Poultry Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjals.2026.v09i06.001
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The poultry farmers are faced with a variety of output and income fluctuations arising from risks associated with the enterprise. This study examined the implications of risks and risk management strategies on the farm output of broiler poultry farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Data collected from 200 respondents selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure were analysed with descriptive statistics, and multiple regression. The result showed that the average number of birds owned by the respondents was 271 birds with casualty rate of 3%/stock. The identified serious risk factors were high cost and unavailability of feed, price fluctuation, diseases outbreak, climate change, unpredictable output, sickness/death of owner, inefficient workers, financial risk and insecurity. The risk management strategies practiced include purchase of birds from reputable sources, buying inputs ahead of time, proper and timely medication/vaccination, diversification, bio-security measures, bulk buying, and proper management. The number of years in school, farming experience, number of risk management strategies, stock size, fund/credit availability, extension agents visits, and number of risks experienced significantly determined the output of broiler production. High cost of feed, low selling price, inadequate access to drugs/veterinary services, insufficient funds, transportation difficulties, diseases outbreak, and poor quality chicks are some serious constraints to broiler production. The study concludes that the farmers are conscious of these risk factors and have put strategies in place to curb their effect. However, well trained extension agents should visit the poultry farms and organize free trainings and seminars on effective and better management practices for maximum output. Keywords: Broiler poultry production, Risk management strategies, Production risks, Farm output, Poultry farmers, Biosecurity measures.

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