ANALYSIS ON THE FACTORS AFFECTING FERTILITY AND HATCHABILITY OF TURKEY (MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO) EGGS IN KANO STATE.
Abstract
This study investigated the factors affecting fertility and hatchability of turkey eggs in Kano State, Nigeria. Data were collected on fertility and hatchability rates, as well as factors such as nutrition, management practices, and environmental conditions. A total of six hatcheries (Antarus Farm and Technology, Sam Agritech, Avian product, Sanusi incubation center, T-6 global service and Global Farm Incubation) in four Local government area in Kano were surveyed i.e (Kumbotso, Kano municipal, Nasarawa and Tarauni).The data were collected by the use of oral interview and structured questionnaires. Analysis of the data was done using SPSS to get descriptive statistics such as frequency count, percentage and cumulative percentage. The results showed that factors such as temperature, humidity and storage affect Fertility and hatchability rate.The study highlights the importance of optimizing temperature, humidity and management practices to improve fertility and hatchability rates of turkey eggs in Kano State. In conclusion, the analysis of factors affecting fertility and hatchability of turkey eggs in Kano State highlights the importance of optimizing temperature, humidity, storage and management practices to improve reproductive efficiency and poult production. The findings of this study can inform strategies to enhance poult production and improve the productivity of turkey eggs.
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