Environmental Impact of Poultry Waste Management Practices in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh

The poultry industry is one of the major agricultural sector which contributes to the economic development of Bangladesh. Improper poultry waste management practices causes environmental pollution and also public health hazards. Our study assessed the biosecurity measure and poultry waste management practices of 35 poultry farms in Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh. Data were collected by the questionnaire from the poultry farmers. Our focusing on farmers demographics, farm characteristics, sanitation, and waste disposal practices. The results revealed that most farms were run by middle-aged, educated males. Around 77% of the owners lacked formal training on waste management. Poultry waste was predominantly disposed of on roadsides (62.85%) or in pits (37.14%). Waste was repurposed as manure (45.71%) or fish feed (22.85%) by some, but biosecurity measures remained inadequate. Complaints of noise and odour pollution were commonly reported by neighbours. Continued mismanagement led to practices of improper disposal, despite sporadic attempts at cleaning and disinfection through methods such as calcium oxide or potassium permanganate. Poultry waste can be utilized for composting or for biogas production to support environmental protection and public health.