Evaluation of Creole chicken and fertile egg production during twenty five years in Chimaltenango

Abstract

The Valley of Chimaltenango has been characterized by climatology and special conditions as one of the best sites in the world for the breeding of birds; according to experiences and research of the National Poultry Industry. With various intentions of avian projects implemented in the locality: Industrial Farms (ANAVI), Family Poultry Bags (MAGA-DIGESEPE 1985-95), Mill of Poultry Concentrates (FONAPAZ-FIS-CEE years 2000 to 2008) came the idea of PRO-AVE production of Creole birds and fertile eggs. Considering the increase of the bird population in rural areas as a way to fight against poverty and have good family nutrition. Using appropriate methodologies and technologies for such activity. With safe markets of “meat” and Creole eggs. Using to incubate the chicken eggs to the turkeys as nurses (30 eggs / turkey) and industrial incubators as maquila according to the demand. Installing a system of production and genetic improvement based on selection by avian production and rotation of the stallions; with BPM and BPA for disease prevention based on programs according to the levels of antibodies of birds sampled and experiences of infection appearance according to “consolidated annual series” and lunar calendar for several decades. Feeding of birds to grazing or technified; according to the needs of the users, within equally appropriate facilities, puncturing the genealogical and production records as controls in the development of the small and medium poultry company.Promoviendo la bio-seguridad de las micro y medianas empresas de gallina criolla, por medio de inocuidad y calidad comprobada. aplicando controles individuales a nivel de productor y evaluaciones estratégicas a toda la cadena participativa de gallina criolla y huevo fértil se han logrado distribuir 250,000 gallinas en 20 comunidades del Departamento de Chimaltenango y del Occidente del país principalmente; apoyando la actividad con aplicación de Metodologías de Enseñanza: aprender haciendo , de campesino a campesino y microempresa rural. Utilizando para este propósito recursos propios y/o alianzas estratégicas con instituciones funcionando en el medio. Contribuyendo al mantenimiento del consumo por gastronomía guatemalteca, con los diversos platos de gallina criolla y uso de huevo directo o como aditivo. La Cadena formada por PRO-AVE sustentable al momento tiende a crecer, favoreciendo a la fecha a unos 10,000 participantes. Como parte del futuro se está trabajando con niños y adolescentes para que inicien su propio gallinero (fotos) e igualmente se realizará un ciclo de capacitación formal con apoyo de ANAVI y PROSA a fin de promover e incentivar a productores de regiones similares.