Assessment of Economic Losses Due to Coccidiosis in Broiler Chickens in Balkh Province, Afghanistan

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Published Dec 30, 2024
https://doi.org/10.70436/nuijb.v3i03.338
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Vol. 3 No. 03 (2024): September

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Mohammad Nasim Sahab
Balkh University
Atiqullah Miakhil
Balkh University
Mohammad Hasan Abidi
Takhar University
Khalid Niazi
Balkh University

Abstract

Understanding the losses caused by diseases leads to enhanced management practices and increased economic efficiency in poultry farming. Therefore, this research was conducted to assess the economic losses associated with coccidiosis in broiler chickens in Balkh, Afghanistan. Data were obtained from 37 broiler farms through direct communication with poultry farmers and veterinarian who are involved in the diagnosis, control, and treatment of poultry diseases. The findings of this study indicated that the average loss resulting from coccidiosis in a broiler farm with 1000 birds were up to 20,000 Afghani.  Coccidiosis has been identified as a significant factor leading to direct losses (mortality and reduced body weight gains) and indirect losses (chemotrophy, coccidiostat costs and increased feed conversion ratio) across all poultry farms. Among these economic parameters, body weight loss had the greatest impact, accounting for 54.1% of the losses, followed by an increase in feed conversion ratio (35.7%).  Considering the economic losses, it is necessary to explore the use of natural products, including extracts of fungi and plants, as well as probiotics, to alleviate the issues arising from coccidiosis. Additionally, poultry farmers should incorporate coccidiostat drugs and vaccination programs to prevent coccidiosis. The cumulative results of this study will inform farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders about the potential impact of coccidiosis and aid in developing strategies to address it.

Keywords

Afghanistan, Balkh, Broiler, chicks, Coccidiosis, Economic, losses

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Author Biographies

Mohammad Nasim Sahab, Balkh University

Department of Para Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Balkh University, Mazar-e-Sharif 1701, Balkh, Afghanistan

Atiqullah Miakhil, Balkh University

Department of PreClinic, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Balkh University, Mazar-e-Sharif 1701, Balkh, Afghanistan

Mohammad Hasan Abidi, Takhar University

Department of Animal science, Faculty of Agriculture, Takhar University, Takhar, Afghanistan

Khalid Niazi, Balkh University

Department of Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Balkh University, Balkh, Afghanistan

How to Cite
Sahab, M. N., Miakhil, A., Abidi, M. H., & Niazi, K. (2024). Assessment of Economic Losses Due to Coccidiosis in Broiler Chickens in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. Nangarhar University International Journal of Biosciences, 3(03), 17–25. https://doi.org/10.70436/nuijb.v3i03.338

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