Table 2 Comparison of broiler farm performance indicators
From: Unraveling the effects of import bans on domestic poultry production: a case study of Senegal
Indicators | Ghanaian farms* | Senegalese farms | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GH_3k | GH_12k | GH_27k | SN_9k | SN_36k | SN_38k | |
Feed conversion ratio (FCR) | 2.43 | 2.08 | 2.33 | 2.06 | 1.78 | 1.61 |
Broiler farm economy index (BFEI) | 1.90 | 2.01 | 2.03 | 2.43 | 2.67 | 3.42 |
Feeding period (days) | 63.00 | 45.50 | 42.00 | 38.00 | 40.00 | 35.00 |
Mortality at farm level (%) | 2.88 | 4.08 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
Number of cycles per year | 3.72 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 6.20 | 6.10 |