WEEKLY POULTRY NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS 8 th DECEMBER 2017 THE POULTRY ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA SA s poultry industry and bird keepers can finally sigh with relief, but they must be ready to act next winter. SA has turned the corner in fighting the deadly H5N8 strain of bird flu in commercial flocks, with outbreaks under control and the disease on the wane across the country. While the poultry industry, health authorities and consumers sigh with relief, it is important to guard against complacency, as the disease has not yet been eradicated, particularly in wild birds and ostrich enterprises. Surveillance in this area is continuing, although the disease seems to be waning in wild birds. Compared with other countries that experienced similar H5N8 outbreaks, SA has emerged relatively stronger, thanks to collaborative efforts aimed at preventing the disease from spreading. In June, the outbreak of the H5N8 strain of avian influenza was detected in a commercial poultry facility in Mpumalanga. Further outbreaks occurred in other provinces, with recorded outbreaks peaking in September. Of the 96 outbreaks reported since June 2017 in commercial, caged and wild birds in SA, 64 were in the Western Cape, 14 in Gauteng, 11 in Mpumalanga, two each in the Eastern Cape, Free State and North West, and a single case in KwaZulu-Natal. More than 4-million birds have been culled. The last outbreak in North West was in early October, and the Western Cape agriculture department reported on November 8 that no further incidences had been recorded a good sign from the country s hardest-hit province. While the broiler population the main source of chicken has been affected, infected birds have been mostly layers (egg producers) and wild birds such as ducks and even pigeons. Although the outbreak has cost the industry hundreds of millions of rand, there have also been other negative implications for small businesses, emerging farmers and consumers, who felt the effects too, with eggs increasing in price. Source: www.businesslive.co.za The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock in conjunction with the Central Statistics Office will embark on undertaking the Livestock Census. The purpose of the Livestock census is to provide a benchmark upon which the future surveys in the Livestock sub-sector will be based. This will also form the basis for planning policy formulation and policy implementation. The census will cover all the districts in the country and the focus will be on poultry, fish farming, honey production and livestock. One of the objectives of this important event will be provide statistics which can be used to determine the deficit or surplus status of different types of Livestock in Zambia and also to measure the gross value added and other indicators of the livestock subsector and its contribution to the economy. The outbreak of the avian influenza in South Africa is still a challenge and so far 36 outbreaks have been reported. To contain this disease, all the poultry farmers are being urged to undertake the following measures. Report any abnormal deaths of chickens and guinea fowls or any other birds to the nearest
Veterinary Services Office. Ensure that you avoid interactions between the domestic wild birds and animals. Ensure that you practice high level of biosecurity and hygiene which include preventing any contacts with domesticated or wild animals, mechanical vectors or fomites. For any suspected mortalities please contact any nearest department under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. For more information please download the full article on the PAZ website. Source: Poultry Association Zambia The kwacha is anticipated to firm next week as companies sell dollars in preparation for the payments of taxes and other month end statutory obligations. Commercial banks quoted the currency of Africans second largest copper producer at ZMK 10.29 per dollar, weaker than the 10.10 a week ago. The local currency is expected to make a rebound in the short term owing to the government auctioning of the long term securities. The Commercial Banks expects further reduction in the coming few days as pressure for imports mounts towards the festive season. Source: Bank of Zambia Source: Poultry Association of zambia The average day old chick prices remained unchanged during the course of the week. The prices for the day-old broiler chicks are still trading at an average of price of ZMK5.84 per day old chick which is the same price recorded last week. The pullets are also trading at ZMK 8.35. The supply of DoC is very stable in all the districts sampled. DoC trading during the November period was at pick as most small-holder farmers came into the market to keep the chickens for the festive season. 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.
There are no significant changes recorded in the live bird market during the course of the week. The national average prices for live chickens in the open market remained relatively stable during the course of the week, with minor movements. The Live broiler bird prices are averaging ZMK35.12 which is ZMK0.02 higher than what was obtaining last week. Similarly, the X-layer prices are averaging at ZMK35.85 compared with ZMK35.83 which was recorded last week. In the same vain, there is no change in the prices of village chicken prices also remained unchanged at ZMK 55.32.
AVERAGE WHOLE DRESSED CHICKEN PRICES REMAINS STABLE The prices in the frozen chicken market remained stable during the course of the week as producers maintain lower prices aimed at encouraging chicken consumption. The average price for the whole frozen chicken in Lusaka is now trading at about ZMK21.99 per kg compared with the ZMK 24.20 per kg recorded last week. The chicken sizes are ranging between 1.3kg to 1.8kg in different stores. Please note that the prices are obtained from Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Zambeef, Melisa supermarket and Cheers Stores. Different outlets have different pricing models hence the figures displayed is an average price for all the sampled chainstores. Source: Poultry Association of Zambia AVERAGE PRICES FOR THE POINT REMAINS STABLE 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. The minimum is now ZMK65 Different suppliers are offering different incentives to their customers. A 5% discounts is being offered for all PAZ members who purchases 1000 and above point of lay at Yielding Tree. Rosedale Farm in Lusaka is also offering competitive prices for the point of lay and discounts for big volumes. Huntly farm in Chisamba is also selling point of lay at competitive prices. 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 The retail egg prices remained stable during the course of the week averaging ZMK 26.55. There were some movements also on the farm gate price, averaging ZMK23.90 per tray a drop of ZMK 0.04 per tray of eggs. The delivery or farm gate price at Soweto market has not changed, still averaging between ZMK23 to ZMK24 per tray for large eggs, and medium eggs while smaller eggs are trading between ZMK18 and ZMK20 farm gate while pullet eggs are trading between ZMK15 to ZMK18 per tray. Retail egg prices at Soweto are trading between ZMK25 to ZMK26 for large eggs. 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 +260973229349 or +260955350489 Source: Poultry Association of Zambia AVERAGE STOCK FEED PRICES REMAINS STABLE The national average prices for broiler and layer feed remained unchanged during the course of the week. Broiler starter is still trading at ZMK174.40, grower is still tradig at ZMK 175.8 while finisher is also still averaging ZMK 171.00. There are also no moverments on the prices of layer feed with pullet starter trading at ZMK 155.30, pullet grower is still trading at ZMK141.14. Developer is still trading at ZMK while Layer Mash is avaraging ZMK 137.21 per 50kg bag. For those compounding their own poultry feed, the charts below outlines the price for Soyameal, #three meal and Sunflower cake, Fishmeal for this week. Mechanically extracted soya has posted an increase of 9% while solvent exctracted soybean posted a reduction og 4%. The rest of the products remains unchanged during the course of the week.
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