# Scientifically Developed Chicken Breeds The FUNAAB Alpha is a New Chicken Breed in Nigeria By Ell Smith | Published 2019-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-breed References: [von.gov.ng](https://www.von.gov.ng/funaab-records-major-breakthrough-with-new-chicken-breed/) & [unaab.edu.ng](https://unaab.edu.ng/) After 24 years of research, scientists at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta have developed a new chicken breed that's been dubbed the 'FUNAAB Alpha.' The goal of this scientific endeavor was to develop a Nigerian-based chicken breed that would attract a global demand, and according to researchers, the FUNAAB Alpha meets international standards. The breed is regarded as a dual-purposed chicken, meaning it's suitable for households, [egg production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuckle-eggs-range), and [poultry meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-good-food). To produce the final results, scientists at the university underwent "rigorous selection, cross breeding, as well as on-station and on-farm testing across five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria." Currently, the [poultry line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time) of the FUNAAB Alpha is available on the market, while the egg-only line will be available in the next two to three years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Scientifically-developed Poultry Breeds:** Scientific research is creating new poultry breeds suitable for dual-purposes in Nigeria. - **Global Poultry Market Expansion:** The FUNAAB Alpha breed presents an opportunity for Nigeria to capitalize on the global demand for high-quality poultry. - **Sustainable Poultry Farming:** Developing poultry breeds that are suitable for local conditions and dual-purpose will ensure sustainable poultry farming. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** Research and development of new poultry breeds are contributing to the advancement of agriculture in Nigeria. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** The novelty of the FUNAAB Alpha breed presents an opportunity for food and beverage manufacturing. - **Biotechnology:** The development of new poultry breeds requires biotechnology and genetic engineering research. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cage-Free Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chookery.md) - [AI-Generated Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Air Chilled Chicken Breasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-prairie-poultry.md) - [Pre-Seasoned Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmer-focus.md) - [Ethical Retailer Meat Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-breast-fillets.md) - [Smart-Designed Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-chicken-coops.md) - [Golden Yolk Egg Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-white-gold.md)