Broiler Japanese quail rearing- a boon for both urban and rural poultry farmers

2^nd Indo-Global Summit & Expo on Veterinary

October 26-28, 2015 Hyderabad, India

Premavalli K, A Ashok, A V Omprakash, and M Babu

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Veterinar Sci Technol

Abstract :

The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is known to have been domesticated since the 12th century AD in Japan and is commonly reared in many parts of the world. In India, commercial broiler quail farming has created a huge impact in recent years and many farms have been established throughout the country. Tamilnadu is growing into a major producer and consumer of Japanese quail meat in India. Japanese quails are commonly reared in both the cage and deep litter system. Female quails are heavier than males. Japanese quails are marketed at 25-30 days of age for meat purpose with 160-210g body weight, 2.50-2.75 feed conversion ratio and livability of 94-98%. The cost of quail was Rs.5.00/ chick and the average feed consumption and feed cost was 500g/ bird and Rs.28.00/ kg. The average dressing percentage is 70-74%. Quails are marketed at the rate of Rs.40/- per bird and Rs.400/- per kg of meat. A profit of Rs.7/quail can be earned by selling live quails. Rearing of Japanese quails can be taken up both in urban and rural poultry farmers.

Biography :

Email: drpremavalli@gmail.com