The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has confirmed that there is a shortage of chicken meat on the market and the shortage can be attributed to the reduction of hatching eggs imported as of June this year.
In a statement posted on the agency’s Facebook page, GLDA said it was informed that there is a shortage of chicken on the local markets. “However based on our records, there has been a reduction in the number of cases of hatching eggs imported when compared to 2018, which perhaps could be (the reason) for the shortage,” they said in the statement.
Statistics provided by the GLDA showed a decrease of 5941 eggs imported when compared to 2018. A total of 42,455 eggs were imported in the first half of 2018 as compared to 36,514 for the similar period in 2019.
GLDA said that the major farmers in the sector were consulted about the shortage and they gave their assurance that the shortage will be rectified during the upcoming week.
“They have also assured that they are able to maintain supply to their major customers,” the statement said.
The Authority added that local farmers have complained of reduced growth rates and higher mortality, a situation which could have also contributed to the reduction of poultry meat on the market.
