Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking Densities
ABSTRACT Adapting existing laying facilities to meet animal welfare certifications is not a simple task. It causes higher expenses to producers, who are often hesitant to accept the need for changes. Considerations of their financial situation make them insecure to make assertive decisions in this a...
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| author | LSN Oliveira RG Garcia MFC Burbarelli FM Dutra E Binotto RM Noriller DCK Basaia MV Machado CM Komiyama FR Caldara |
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| description | ABSTRACT Adapting existing laying facilities to meet animal welfare certifications is not a simple task. It causes higher expenses to producers, who are often hesitant to accept the need for changes. Considerations of their financial situation make them insecure to make assertive decisions in this area, as they seek to maintain the economic efficiency of laying poultry. This study aims to analyze the economic viability of laying systems (conventional cages and Cage-Free) with different housing densities. The data source was a systematized literature review. Five articles were found containing reports on systems. Further data sources were the lineage handbook and a survey with companies specializing in poultry farming. An analysis of economic viability was performed in the multiple scenarios. Densities in each system were used to compose different scenarios: Conventional: 1,500 cm²/bird, 750 cm²/bird, and 398 cm²/bird; and Cage-Free:7 birds/m² and 13 birds/m². The scenarios were evaluated in terms of Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Modified Internal Rate of Return, Discounted Payback Method, Profitability Index, Equivalent Uniform Annual Value, and Monte Carlo Simulation. The best scenario was the Conventional, with 398 cm²/bird, presenting a higher NPV. The Cage-Free system, with seven birds per square meter, had a lower NPV compared to conventional systems. All scenarios had satisfactory chances of success. The risks of negative or null financial return were low according to Monte Carlo simulations. Conventional and Cage-Free production are economically viable when using densities of 1,500 cm²/bird, 750 cm²/bird, or 398 cm²/bird (conventional), and 7 birds/m², or 13 birds/m² (Cage-Free). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1fb8ff20c2bc4fa282b796de844ea1a82022-12-22T02:46:42ZengFundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia AvícolasBrazilian Journal of Poultry Science1806-90612022-11-0124410.1590/1806-9061-2022-1636Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking DensitiesLSN Oliveirahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3048-3846RG Garciahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4978-9386MFC Burbarellihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8079-2890FM Dutrahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8707-4453E Binottohttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0349-4566RM Norillerhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9981-4669DCK Basaiahttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7030-8260MV Machadohttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5435-2202CM Komiyamahttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8732-5745FR Caldarahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7564-6127ABSTRACT Adapting existing laying facilities to meet animal welfare certifications is not a simple task. It causes higher expenses to producers, who are often hesitant to accept the need for changes. Considerations of their financial situation make them insecure to make assertive decisions in this area, as they seek to maintain the economic efficiency of laying poultry. This study aims to analyze the economic viability of laying systems (conventional cages and Cage-Free) with different housing densities. The data source was a systematized literature review. Five articles were found containing reports on systems. Further data sources were the lineage handbook and a survey with companies specializing in poultry farming. An analysis of economic viability was performed in the multiple scenarios. Densities in each system were used to compose different scenarios: Conventional: 1,500 cm²/bird, 750 cm²/bird, and 398 cm²/bird; and Cage-Free:7 birds/m² and 13 birds/m². The scenarios were evaluated in terms of Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Modified Internal Rate of Return, Discounted Payback Method, Profitability Index, Equivalent Uniform Annual Value, and Monte Carlo Simulation. The best scenario was the Conventional, with 398 cm²/bird, presenting a higher NPV. The Cage-Free system, with seven birds per square meter, had a lower NPV compared to conventional systems. All scenarios had satisfactory chances of success. The risks of negative or null financial return were low according to Monte Carlo simulations. Conventional and Cage-Free production are economically viable when using densities of 1,500 cm²/bird, 750 cm²/bird, or 398 cm²/bird (conventional), and 7 birds/m², or 13 birds/m² (Cage-Free).http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2022000400318&lng=en&tlng=enCash flowlaying henssimulationalternative systems |
| spellingShingle | LSN Oliveira RG Garcia MFC Burbarelli FM Dutra E Binotto RM Noriller DCK Basaia MV Machado CM Komiyama FR Caldara Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking Densities Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science Cash flow laying hens simulation alternative systems |
| title | Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking Densities |
| title_full | Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking Densities |
| title_fullStr | Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking Densities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking Densities |
| title_short | Economic Feasibility in Commercial Egg Production in a Conventional and Cage-Free Systems with Different Stocking Densities |
| title_sort | economic feasibility in commercial egg production in a conventional and cage free systems with different stocking densities |
| topic | Cash flow laying hens simulation alternative systems |
| url | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2022000400318&lng=en&tlng=en |
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