Broiler Breeder Research in Kuwait

Abstract

The objective of this report is to examine the structure and the development of the Kuwait poultry industry over the past 15 years and explain the increasing consumption of poultry meat. 40.000 tonnes of poultry meat were produced in Kuwait 2016 with a value of $56.1 million, however this represented 30% of the total poultry meat consumption (57.5 kg/person). The Kuwait poultry industry is economically competitive with imported poultry meat, but the expansion is limited because of the availability of suitable land and water resources. The poultry companies therefore, increase revenues by producing a higher proportion of higher value products (fresh and chilled meat, further processed chicken products, and live bird sales). The industry currently gives practically the entirety of its requirements for broiler chicken hatching eggs; however the productivity is decreased in the late summer months when the combinations of high temperatures and high humidity make outrageous climatic conditions. There is a need for research in the future to improve production efficiency and training, and instruction of staff to guarantee a proceeded with expertise base for the industry.

Key words: Kuwait, broiler chicken, hatching eggs, temperatures