Malaysia is a net exporter of chicken meat and eggs. The production of broilers and layers in the country is highly intensive with very strong commercial entity. The feed for the bird is imported. In 2001, the import value of animal feed was RM 1.6 billion. The poultry feed is made up of quality corn, wheat and soyabean. They are actually competing with human for the food grains.

Main Researcher: Dr Rosli Awaluddin   
Email: ross@mpob.gov.my