Evaluation of waste management methods for broiler chicken farming in Korhogo

Poultry production is an important economic activity in Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire, but inadequate management of broiler-farm waste may pose environmental and public-health concerns.This study evaluated waste-management practices among broiler chicken farmers in Korhogo, with emphasis on waste types, collection, sorting, reuse, and disposal methods.A field survey was conducted among 71 broiler chicken farmers identified in the study area.Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire covering farmers' sociodemographic characteristics and poultry-waste management practices.The results showed that organic waste, particularly chicken droppings and litter, was generated on all surveyed farms, while food scraps, carcasses, plastics, and bottles were also reported.Only 20% of farmers used containers for collecting organic waste, whereas 80% Evaluation of … SEKA Yapoga Jean et al.