Risk Management Determinants among Small Scale Poultry Raisers in Simara Island Philippines

Abstract

Poultry farming is known widely all over the country, especially since it is considered a source of income for Filipino farmers. This study was a descriptive method to assess the practices of poultry farmers in eliminating risks. The socio-demographic profile of the respondents comprises 50% male and 50% female, with a total of one hundred respondents (100) age ranges from 51-60 years old, and 70% of them were married. Household size has 4-7 members, source of income of respondents were in the poultry industry; 95% of respondents have an average income of P5000-10000 monthly. 47% of the respondents are elementary level (84%), they engaged in farming for five years and above, and 83% of the respondents raised native chicken as their source of income. The following risks are agreed by most respondents to be different in poultry management; environmental risk, production risk, health risk, market risk, and financial risk. Determinants are; disease outbreaks, poultry facilities, veterinary care, supply of electricity and water, inadequate knowledge of poultry raising, and high feed prices. This has been confirmed by most of the respondents; management and strategic intervention will be used to manage small poultry flocks. Such measures consist of improving the value of chicken products, sustaining poultry health and sanitation, promoting outstanding coordination and communication between those involved in poultry care, maintaining personal savings, investing in superior feeds, and establishing biosecurity.