Plan directeur du secteur élevage de Madagascar (PDSEM): note de synthèse de la chaîne de valeur avicole

Poultry is the most widely raised livestock species in Madagascar and plays a vital role in household livelihoods, food security and nutrition. Despite its importance, productivity remains low due to poor feeding practices, endemic diseases, limited veterinary services, weak market organization and inadequate infrastructure. This report assesses the current status of the poultry sector and identifies key constraints and opportunities for its sustainable development. It shows that targeted investments in animal health, nutrition, genetic improvement, farmer organization, infrastructure and governance could substantially reduce mortality, improve egg and meat productivity, and accelerate growth of the national flock. Under the proposed development scenario, Madagascar’s poultry population could reach 77.5 million birds by 2044, resulting in significantly higher poultry meat and egg production than under current trends. The findings highlight the poultry sector's strong potential to enhance food and nutrition security, increase rural incomes and contribute to the country's long-term economic development.