
	International Journal of Poultry Science
	Year: 2007 \| Volume: 6 \| Issue: 4 \| Page No.: 298-301 DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2007.298.301

Avian Influenza Scare and Poultry Egg Production in Uyo Urban, Nigeria

I.A. Akpabio, D.P. Okon, A.O. Angba and C.L. Aboh

Abstract: The study attempted to analyze in comparative terms, the poultry egg production enterprise in Uyo urban of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Focus was on the socio-economic characteristics of poultry producers and constraint affecting the enterprise. The study reference was to the pre and post avian flu scare period in the country. Findings revealed functional changes in the socio-economic characteristics of poultry egg producers, while the constraint factors are more intense in the post-avian flu period. Recommendations are proffered to ameliorate the situation.

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How to cite this article:

I.A. Akpabio, D.P. Okon, A.O. Angba and C.L. Aboh, 2007. Avian Influenza Scare and Poultry Egg Production in Uyo Urban, Nigeria. International Journal of Poultry Science, 6: 298-301.

DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2007.298.301

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijps.2007.298.301

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