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Academic Frontiers
Factors Influencing Risk Management Practices among Poultry Layer Farm Owners in Bukidnon Province, Philippines
ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(8), 55-70, ISSN: 3082-4400, 2025.
Recommended Citation:
Francisco, R. P., & Villanueva, J. J. O. (2025). Factors Influencing Risk Management Practices among Poultry Layer Farm Owners in Bukidnon Province, Philippines. ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(8), 55–70. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17957690
Author(s)
Francisco et al.
Abstract
This study examines the socio-demographic profile, risk factors, and management practices of poultry farmers, and explores their relationship with the growth and health conditions of layer chickens. The results indicate that the majority of respondents were middle-aged (40–59 years, 50%) and college graduates (46.7%), with poultry farming serving as their primary source of income (63.3%). Among the key concerns identified were financial risks, particularly high feed costs (mean = 3.23). Environmental risks, especially climate change (mean = 3.43), and health-related risks, such as mental stress (mean = 3.07), were also reported. In terms of production, poor laying performance ranked highest (mean = 3.40), while market risks were dominated by high commercial feed prices (mean = 3.33). Farmers strongly agreed with implementing risk management practices, including proper sanitation, vaccination, and biosecurity measures (overall mean = 3.47). However, statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between socio-demographic factors or perceived risks and the growth or health of the chickens (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that external factors such as environmental conditions and farm management systems may have a greater impact on flock performance than farmer characteristics or risk awareness.
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