Economic Analysis of the Impact of Poultry Farming

Animal Husbandry contributes significantly to rural employment and rural income in Tamil Nadu besides fulfilling the nutritional requirements of the population. Poultry sector plays a pivotal role among the sub- sectors in potentiating the role of animal husbandry in the process of rural economic development of the state. Tamil Nadu is leading other states in broiler production and ranks second in the country¿s egg production and also accounts for the poultry population of the country. Considering the above facts, this book deals with the expenditure pattern of poultry farming, benefits of poultry farming and issues of poultry farming in the study area located in Tamil Nadu, India.