Having a sustainable poultry farm is not just about having many birds on the farm, the farm must be successful and profitable in it operations which involves proper management of the birds, careful planning, good farm management practice, etc. leading to optimal productivity and profitability of the farm operations. KEY FEARURES OF A SUSTAINABLE POULTRY […]
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Vaccines are biological formulations designed to stimulate the immune system of poultry, protecting them against specific infectious diseases. Vaccination is the process of administering these vaccines to the flock, with the primary goal of enhancing immunity and preventing losses caused by disease outbreaks. In poultry farming, vaccination is a crucial preventive measure that helps reduce
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Water is a very important resources in poultry care though often it is being overlooked in favour of feed and housing – Just as the flock needs to be properly fed and sheltered in an ideal poultry house, clean water is also crucial to the health and productivity of the flock. The availability of clean
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Compliments of the season esteem partner, colleagues and friends. I believe the farm operations of the year 2024 is a happy and profitable harvest. As we step into the new year, the best decision for the farm will be to make resolutions that will improve on existing procedures on the farm so that the farm
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Poultry Farm Maintenance: A Key to Long-Term Success Poultry farm maintenance involves regular, organized, and well-coordinated activities aimed at ensuring the proper functioning, safety, and efficiency of all aspects of the farm. It is a critical aspect of poultry farming that directly influences productivity, cost-effectiveness, and the longevity of farm assets. Benefits of farm maintenance
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Farm hacks during harmattan season Harmattan season is naturally characterized with cold mornings, hot afternoons with dry and dusty air. These characteristics of the season impacts on the health, welfare and productivity of the birds, thereby, demanding that the farmer makes conscious decision to practice some poultry management tips during the harmattan season. These tips
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What are zoonotic diseases Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted between animals and humans, posing a serious threat to both public health and livestock productivity. In poultry farming, these diseases are of particular concern because of the close interaction between birds and humans during feeding, cleaning, and handling processes. Zoonotic diseases are caused
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Poultry nutritional deficiency As previously discussed, sickness in poultry flocks can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. However, not all poultry ailments are linked to infections — some are directly related to nutritional imbalances in the birds’ feeding regimen. While we’ve already explored the different types of harmful
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Poultry parasites Poultry diseases are caused by different types of organisms namely –virus, fungi, bacteria and parasites. Diseases caused by parasites are often referred to as parasitic disease. Parasites are organisms that usually cannot live on their own but live on or inside other organisms known as host – parasites live and derive benefits from
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Poultry fungi In our ongoing discussions on poultry diseases, we have explored various types based on the nature of the organisms responsible. In this segment, we will focus on poultry fungal diseases — a category that is often underestimated but can pose serious health risks to the flock and significantly impact farm productivity. Fungi are
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