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IMPORTANCE OF GOOD RECORD KEEPING IN POULTRY PRODUCTION

One of the essential part of poultry production business is GOOD RECORD KEEPING. It must be accurate and up to date reflecting on all activities that occur on the poultry farm. The systems of record keeping are hand recording system and computer recording system.

Records to be kept on poultry farms are;
*Brooding record
*Pullet growing record
*Laying flock record
*Mortality record
*Productivity record
*Vaccination record
*Feed record
*Financial record
*Health record
*Inventory record
* Assets record
*Cost of production / sales record.

Some of the Importance of good record keeping in poultry production are as follows :

*It assist in monitoring health of birds, vaccination/medication programs, biosecurity program
*Help in policy formulation and decision making in poultry business.
*Help to determine profit or loss in poultry business
*Enable farmers to plan for tax payment.
*Help research and development activities on the farm.
*It helps in fixed assets depreciation evaluation
* It helps in comparing feed efficiency and breed performance of birds
*Helps in planning financial commitment such as paying creditors or employees and preparing account annually.
*It also helps in identifying strength and weaknesses of the poultry farm.
*Helps in expansion projection.
*Makes it easier to distribute profits to shareholders as dividends or for partnership where both profits and losses have to be shared
*For loan accessibility

**It is very important that a farmer that want to be successful in poultry business should cultivate the habit of good record keeping. Poultry business should be handled strictly as every other businesses whereby this simple formula,

NET PROFIT = TOTAL COST OF PRODUCTION - GROSS INCOMES

This should be done daily, weekly, monthly and annually for the appraisal of the farm.

*8 Strategic Ways To Really Succeed In Any Type Of Farming*
Part 1
Success in any type of farming is a strong possibility. But the possibility depends on certain elements. Let me share 13 principles that will gear up a farming success possibility.

1⃣Belief lifts your possibility. To succeed in anything, you must believe that you will succeed. A farmer who really wants to succeed should continually work on his or her belief system.

2⃣Passion energizes your possibility. Passion means to suffer for. Whatever you are not ready to suffer for, you cannot succeed in it. Period.

3⃣Initiative activates your possibility. Personally, I have made a lot of progress in life through great initiatives. The farmer who can regularly leverage on good initiatives will succeed.

4⃣Focus directs your possibility. Focus is magnetic. Success will always move towards the focused person. Get focused in your farming activities and you will succeed.

5⃣Preparation positions your possibility. In everything we do, preparation is very important. Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.

6⃣Practice sharpens your possibility. There are a lot of things we will not master in life without adequate practice. Don’t say because you failed this season, you will not go again next season. Quitters don’t win and winners never quit.

7⃣Courage tests your possibility. Everyone that will succeed in any worthwhile venture must be courageous. A courageous farmer will do exploits no matter what.

8⃣Teachability expands your possibility. Many farmers are not teachable and that is why they fail again and again and pack up. Only a fool knows it all. Humility will lead to honour and riches and life.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Eating Chicken

Chicken soup, chicken stew, chicken chili, chicken breast on salad…chicken in almost any form is great for your health. The health benefits of eating poultry are plenty.
When this fowl comes in a lean breast, it’s low in fat and calories and high in protein, which makes it ideal for weight maintenance.
Plus, with so many ways to prepare this plucky protein, you’re family won’t tire of chicken as a frequent weekly menu staple. Here are the top ten healthy benefits of eating chicken:

Plenty of Phosphorus Chicken is rich in phosphorus, an essential mineral that supports your teeth and bones, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system function.Seeking Selenium?Chicken also abundant in selenium, an essential mineral involved in metabolic performance—in other words thyroid, hormone, metabolism, and immune function. Natural Anti-DepressantChicken, like its brother fowl the turkey, is high in an amino acid called tryptophan, which gives you that comforting feeling after consuming a big bowl of mom’s chicken soup. Rich in NiacinChicken also happens to be rich in niacin, one particular B-vitamin that guards against cancer and other forms of genetic (DNA) damage.
High in ProteinIf you’re looking for a great source of lean, low fat protein, this bird is the word. The protein in chicken lends itself to muscle growth and development, and help support a healthy body weight and aid weight loss.In fact, if you’re feeling depressed, eating some poultry will increase the serotonin levels in your brain, enhance your mood, blasting stress, and lulling you to sleep. Metabolism Booster Vitamin B6 (or B-complex vitamins) encourage enzymes and metabolic cellular reactions (or a process known as Methylation), which means eating this bird will keep blood vessels healthy, energy levels high, and metabolism burning calories so you can manage a healthy weight and activity level. Essential for Healthy Tissue Growth Many of us are plagued with chapped lips, cracked mouths, tongue sores, or dry skin in winter. However, a boost in riboflavin (or Vitamin B2), found in chicken livers, will drastically reduce your skin problems and repair dry or damaged skin. Poultry for Heart Health Homocysteine is an amino acid that can cause cardiovascular disease if levels are high in the body. Fortunately for us, eating chicken breast suppresses and controls homocysteine levels.
Promotes High Health Chicken is high in retinol, alpha and beta-carotene, and lycopene, all derived from vitamin A, and all vital for healthy eyesight. Prevents Bone Loss If you’re entering your senior years and you’re concerned about Osteoporosis or arthritis, eating chicken will aid in your fight against bone loss thanks to the protein punch it packs!