Observational analysis reveals challenges in chicken production and marketing systems in Assosa, indicating a need for better husbandry practices.
Key Points
Urban and rural households keep chickens mainly for income generation and home consumption, and production methods differ significantly.
Chickens are raised intensively in urban areas while rural areas rely on extensive practices, notably scavenging for feed.
Coccidiosis and Newcastle disease are the most prevalent chicken diseases in urban and rural areas, respectively, highlighting health management challenges.
A lack of knowledge about chicken marketing systems in rural areas indicates a significant gap in training for effective husbandry and marketing strategies.