WEEKLY POULTRY NEWS THE POULTRY ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA. 16 th MARCH 2018 INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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1 WEEKLY POULTRY NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS CHINA SUSPENDED POULTRY IMPORTS TO PREVENT SPREAD OF AVIAN INFLUENZA Asian Agribiz reports that China has halted poultry imports over avian influenza outbreaks in Texas, France and Mexico, with findings of the H7N1 strain in a poultry farm in Hopkins Country, Texas; the H5N3 strain in Finestere Department, France; and the H7N3 strain in Mexico. According to Asian Agribiz, China imported 290,000 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat and 580 million eggs from the US in th MARCH 2018 THE POULTRY ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA LOCAL NEWS ZAMBIA'S KWACHA REMAINS STABLE The kwacha is expected to lose steam next week after these weeks gains, which were supported by hard currency sales by companies paying taxes. As of the end of yesterday, Thursday, commercial banks quoted the currency of Africa s number 2 producer at ZMK9.5 per dollar than a close of ZMK9.625 last Wednesday when the trading ended for the week.

2 Source: Bank of Zambia AVERAGE DOC CHICK PRICES STAYS FLAT The average day old chick prices flat within the week and are still trading at ZMK Pullets are also trading at ZMK The graph below shows the national average price trend for the broiler day old chicks. Please note also that the prices of day old chick may differ depending on a number of factors such as the distance and the source supplying the day old chicks.

3 NATIONAL RETAIL AVERAGE LIVE BROILER RECORDS SOME MOVEMENTS The national average prices for the broiler chickens recorded some upward movements during the course of the week. This applied to broilers, x-layers as well as the Free range The national live broiler bird prices are averaging ZMK36.04 from ZMK recorded two weeks ago. In the same vain the X-layer prices are averaging at ZMK35.66 compared with ZMK35.63 recorded last week. The prices for the free range chickens averaged ZMK up from ZMK recorded last week. Source: Poultry Association of Zambia AVERAGE WHOLE DRESSED CHICKEN REMAINS UNCHANGED There were no movements on prices for the frozen chickens during the course of this. The average price for the whole frozen chicken in Lusaka is still trading at about ZMK21.60 which is the same price as last week The chicken sizes are ranging between 1.2kg to 1.8kg in different stores. Please note that the prices are obtained from Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Zambeef, Melisa supermarket and Cheers Stores. Some brands have continued with price promotions. Different outlets have different pricing models hence the figures displayed is an average price for all the sampled chainstores.

4 Source: Poultry Association of Zambia AVERAGE PRICES FOR THE POINT REMAINS UNCHANGED The prices for the point of lay remains unchanged from those obtained last week. The average prices have been maintained between ZMK65 to ZMK72 per bird. Discounts of between 2.5% to 7.5% are being offered for all purchases ranging between 1000 birds to 5000 birds from Yielding Tree. Rosedale Farm in Lusaka is also offering competitive prices for the point of lay and discounts for big volumes. For those on the Copperbelt, quantum foods have point of lay for sale at competitive prices. For the beginners who are interested in getting battery cages, cage price ranges between ZMK2700 to ZMK8000 depending on the capacity and also the sources of the cages. NATIONAL RETAIL AVERAGE EGG PRICES SHOWS SOME MOVEMENTS The retail egg prices showed some upward movements during the past three weeks posting ZMK 0.03 increment. The retail prices in markets that are operating within Lusaka averages between ZMK 24 to ZMK26 per tray for large eggs, and medium eggs while smaller eggs are trading between ZMK19 and ZMK22 farm gate price while pullet eggs are trading at ZMK18 per tray. Retail prices in some Chainstores have also been maintained, averaging between ZMK24 to ZMK36 per tray of 30 eggs depending on the supplier and packaging. For egg trays please contact KAGAAZ Industries limited on the following numbers or

5 Source: Poultry Association of Zambia AVERAGE STOCK FEED PRICES REMAINS UNCHANGED The national average prices for broiler and layer feed remained unchanged during the course of the week. Broiler starter is still trading at ZMK178.40, broiler Grower is still tradig at ZMK 175 while finisher is also still averaging ZMK 170. In the same vain, the layer feed prices remained unchanged. Pullet starter trading at ZMK , pullet grower is now trading at ZMK Developer is still trading at ZMK 134 while Layer Mash is avaraging ZMK 136 per 50kg bag. For those compounding their own poultry feed the avarage prices have have also stayed flat.

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7 SPONSORS OF POULTRY NEWS This poultry news has been sponsored by ROSS BREEDERS and ZAMHATCH WOULD LIKE TO PARTNER? The requirement for this sponsorship is ZMK 12,000 per year. The sponsor will have a free space to advertise on this poultry news every week for 52 weeks in a year. Advertising space is also available on our website. For terms and conditions please contact the Secretariat on PLEASE NOTE ALSO THAT WE CAN RUN ANY ADVERT BASED ON YOUR SPECIFICATION AND TIMING. POULTRY ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA MEMBERSHIP Are you an active poultry farmer and a registered member of the poultry association of Zambia? If not please visit PAZ Secretariat in the showgrounds, ZNFU Stand just by the roundabout. Registration is free and make sure you obtain a membership card, and ensure that you come with a receipt of day old chick s purchase to be registered. So the only requirement is a receipt showing you purchased day old chicks from PAZ affiliated Hatchery UPCOMING EVENTS LAYERS FARMERS TRAINING Venue: YMCA, Norfred Hotel-KITWE YIELDING TREE/FARM DEPOT ZAMBIA 7 th April 2018

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