Gebyaw Menge Getnet

1 Introduction The poultry industry occupies a central position in global food systems by supplying an abundant source of affordable, high-quality protein in the form of meat and eggs (He et al. 2022). Ensuring poultry health and welfare is therefore critical, not only for maintaining a reliable supply of safe food but also for supporting economic development and enhancing societal wellbeing (Kaiser 2010).