Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2019, 4 (2), 97-101 Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology ISSN 2414-1283 (Print) 2414-6293 (Online) www.ebupress.com/journal/aajbb Article Small scale production system of broiler in Pabna and Sirajganj district of Bangladesh Md.Yousuf Ali 1* , Md. Ershaduzzaman 2 , Razia Khatun 2 , Shamim Ahmed 2 , Md. Ashadul Alam 2 , Md. Mosharaf Hossain 3 , Ummeya Shiha Alam 1 , Most. Mahfuja Khatun 2 , Sirazum Munira 1 and Shahidur Rahman 1 1 Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Regional Station, Baghabari, Sirajgonj-6770, Bangladesh 2 Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh 3 Department of Livestock Services, QC Lab. Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh *Corresponding author: Md. Yousuf Ali, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Regional Station, Shahjadpur, Sirajgonj, Bangladesh. E-mail: 113yousuf.bau@gmail.com, myousuf@blri.gov.bd Received: 23 July 2019/Accepted: 18 August 2019/ Published: 31 August 2019 Abstract: The study was conducted in Pabna and Sirajganj districts under Rajshahi division of Bangladesh to assess the current scenario, feasibility, vaccination service, net income from small scale Broiler farming. The information was collected using pre-structured questionnaire from 50 randomly selected respondents who were involved in broiler farming. We collected the data related to family member(s), education, main occupation, training, annual income, number of broiler in each batch, name of feed Company; types of shed, existing marketing system etc. Results showed that out of 50 respondents 80% completed their graduation, 10% medium level of educated and rest of the respondents were illiterate. In case of farmer types, 29% small farmers, 41% medium type & rest of them were large type farmer. The day old chick (DOC) price was ranging from 40-42 taka each of all respondents. Most of the respondents used ready broiler feed and purchased from Kazi, Provita and Nourish Co.Ltd. About 30-40 % farmers marketed their birds at 32-35 days and final weight was ranging from 2.06- 2.29 kg/bird. The result of present study could be considered as a useful tool to new entrepreneurs at decision making in broiler production in Bangladesh. Keywords: broiler production; farming system; DOC 1. Introduction Bangladesh is a densely populated country. Almost 80% people are involved in farming. Farming is the activity or business of growing or raising livestock. Aspects of husbandry, productivity parameters, diseases, marketing and farmer attitudes in small-scale broiler farms in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh were studied using a questionnaire-based survey. Special attention should be given to other sectors in agriculture like broiler rearing. As indicated by Assa (2012), poultry production is the fastest growing component of global meat production, with developing and transitional countries assuming a leading role. The potential for the development of small- scale poultry as well as broiler sector has been successfully proved and the contributions of this sector have a significant role in the economy of Bangladesh (Rahman, 2003). Recently, the demand for broiler meat is increasing in developing countries. In Bangladesh, the demand for broiler meat is increased rapidly, propelled by increased income and population growth and urbanization. The poultry sub-sector is an important path in fostering agricultural growth and reduce malnutrition for the people in Bangladesh. It is an integral part of farming system in Bangladesh and has created direct, indirect employment opportunity including support services for about 6 million people. Akter and Uddin (2009) reported that poultry industry as a fundamental part of animal production is committed to supply the nation a cheap source of good quality nutritious animal protein in terms of meat and egg. The sector accounts for 14% of the total value of livestock output and is growing rapidly. Poultry meat alone contributes 29% of the total meat production in the country (BBS, 2001) and it can