{"id":13705,"date":"2025-04-23T14:48:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=13705"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:48:29","slug":"pakistani-experts-achieve-breakthrough-in-poultry-farming-with-new-indigenous-chicken-breed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=13705","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani Experts Achieve Breakthrough in Poultry Farming with New Indigenous Chicken Breed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"279\"><strong>Pakistani experts have achieved a major milestone in the poultry farming sector by introducing a new chicken breed suitable for rural areas, capable of laying over 200 eggs annually.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"463\">Developed by scientists at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, the breed has been named \u201cUni-Gold.\u201d It requires less feed and can withstand extreme weather, particularly heat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"650\">The breed\u2019s standout feature is that it lays three times more eggs than traditional desi hens while requiring comparatively less feed, making it an ideal choice for small-scale farmers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"798\">Experts believe that the Uni-Gold breed could be a game-changer for the rural poultry industry, as it can meet both egg and meat production needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"933\">Scientists noted that this achievement comes after six decades and marks a significant milestone in Pakistan\u2019s agricultural research.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1105\">The university administration has also devised a plan to distribute this breed across the country to boost local desi poultry production and strengthen the rural economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1254\">This chicken is not only environmentally adaptable but also offers a source of livelihood for rural women due to its easy and low-cost maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani experts have achieved a major milestone in the poultry farming sector by introducing a new chicken breed suitable for rural areas, capable of laying over 200 eggs annually. Developed by scientists at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, the breed has been named \u201cUni-Gold.\u201d It requires less feed and can withstand extreme weather, particularly heat. 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