Caracterização produtiva e bioeconomicidade do sistema de produção avicola da linhagem GLC no município de Cocal, Piauí

Abstract

Poultry farming plays an important role in food production and income generation for family farmers in Brazil. This study aimed to characterize the productive performance and bioeconomic viability of a semi-intensive poultry production system with GLC laying hens on a family farm in the municipality of Cocal, Piauí. The research was conducted in a rural community, using a flock of 100 GLC laying hens raised in a semi-intensive system. Productive parameters such as body weight, feed consumption, feed conversion, laying rate, and egg weight were evaluated between 17 and 30 weeks of age. An investment analysis was performed for the cost of setting up the poultry house. The results indicated satisfactory productive performance, with laying rates of up to 92%, average egg weight around 48 g, and improved feed conversion throughout the productive period. The economic analysis demonstrated that the initial investment is compatible with the reality of family farming, with capital recovery in a relatively short period