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Eastern Region
LIVESTOCK SUB-SECTOR
Table: Prominent Poultry And Livestock Produced In The Region
| ANIMAL | MAJOR AREA OF PRODUCTION |
| Poultry | New Juaben Kwahu West, Akuapem South, Akuapem North, Birim Central &South and West Akim |
| Pigs | New Juaben, Akwapim North |
| Fish | Asuogyaman Kwahu North Kwahu South, Upper, Manya Kwaebibrem, East Akim, Akuapem North Birim South Akuapem South and New Juaben |
| Sheep & Goats | Afram Plains, Manya-Krobo, Yilo-Krobo, Birim South and
East Akim, Kwahu West and |
| Cattle | Kwahu North, Kwahu South, Manya-Krobo
and Yilo-Krobo |
COCKEREL PROJECT
The National Cockerel Project was set out to achieve three(3) main objectives: a) income generation, b) employment and c) food security
Details of cockerels raised by districts for the period (Jan 2010-April 2011) for distribution to farmers in the region (All 21 districts have benefited from the project)
| Activity | Achievement | ||
| No. Of Birds So Far Given To Farmers By April | Beneficiary | ||
| Males | Females | ||
| Introduce Improved Livestock And Poultry Breeds | Cockerels From Apd Headquarters – 5,900
Cockerels Raised And Supplied By District - 7,882 Total – 13,782 |
650 | 380 |
|
Training Of Farmers On Poultry Keeping |
512 | 336 | |