Poultry

Domesticated birds farmed for their meat, eggs, and feathers are an important source of nutrition and a means of subsistence for people all over the globe. Poultry species, ranging from chickens and turkeys to ducks and quails, vary in size, temperament, and production methods to suit different nutritional needs, cultural customs, and agricultural methods in different areas and nations.

Whether intensive or free-range, raising poultry for commercial purposes requires husbandry techniques, including housing, feeding, and health management, to maintain animal welfare, productivity, and sustainability. Additionally, poultry products—such as eggs and chicken meat—offer vital vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that promote human nutrition, food security, and dietary variety in world food systems.

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