Overview of the South African Poultry Industry 2013- 2017

South Africa’s poultry producers are arguing that vaccinating chickens against bird flu should be accorded the same government priority as the successful rollout of a nation-wide programme to vaccinate cattle against foot and mouth disease.

Rainbow, South Africa’s second-largest poultry producer, has asked for more government help to support the industry’s export drive, which is key to its long-term growth.