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Introduction
In a groundbreaking development for agricultural trade relations between China and Pakistan, the first-ever shipment of Chinese homegrown white broiler eggs has been successfully exported to Pakistan. This inaugural shipment, which included 172,800 “Guangming No 2” White Feathered Broiler eggs, marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two countries’ poultry industries.
Significance of the Shipment
This export is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first time China has exported its breed of poultry to Pakistan. The eggs were domestically bred by Foshan Gaoming District Xinguang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Co. Ltd., in partnership with the Beijing Institute of Animal Science of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Liu Dawei, Deputy General Manager of Xinguang and the leader of the White Feather Broiler project, expressed his enthusiasm about this achievement. “This export of white-feathered broiler breeding eggs to Pakistan means a lot to us. More Chinese breeding eggs will go abroad, not only to Pakistan but also to the globe,” he stated.
About “Guangming No 2” White Feathered Broilers
The “Guangming No 2” White Feathered Broiler is an exceptional breed, known for its rapid growth and high survival rate. At just 42 days of age, these broilers weigh over 3kg and have a feed-to-weight ratio of 1.32-1.5:1, making them highly efficient for commercial production.
The shipment of 172,800 hatching eggs to Pakistan is expected to yield more than 50,000 sets of parent broilers after a 21-day incubation period. These parent broilers could produce over 7 million commercial broilers, which translates to more than 21,000 tonnes of chicken meat, providing a significant boost to Pakistan’s poultry industry.
Impact on the Poultry Industry
Historically, the global white-feathered broiler breeding industry has been dominated by developed countries in Europe and the United States, with China once fully dependent on foreign breeders. However, China’s successful cultivation of domestic varieties, including “Guangming No 2,” by the end of 2021, has reduced this reliance, enabling the country to enter new markets, such as Pakistan.
Pakistan currently faces a similar challenge, relying heavily on imported grandparent stock to supply its poultry industry. The introduction of Chinese-bred white broiler eggs could help Pakistan reduce its dependency on foreign breeders, fostering greater self-sufficiency in the poultry sector.
Conclusion
This inaugural export of Chinese white broiler eggs to Pakistan represents a significant step forward in the agricultural trade relationship between the two nations. With the potential to revolutionize Pakistan’s poultry industry, this development underscores the growing cooperation between China and Pakistan in the agricultural sector, paving the way for further collaboration in the future.
