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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Our discussion on poultry diseases – causes, symptoms,, mode of spread and prevention continues. We considered the viral diseases in our previous discussion – https://poultrygist.com.ng/2024/10/viral-poultry-diseases/ Poultry bacteria In this discussion we shall review the bacterial diseases Poultry Bacterial Diseases are infections in birds caused by harmful bacteria. These diseases can affect various systems within the
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Types of organism causing poultry diseases Poultry farming is a viable business that is beneficial not only to the poultry investor but also to the community based on its contribution to food security. However, like other businesses, the poultry business also has it challenges, such as, outbreak of disease among the flock which leads to
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Apart from proper vaccination of the flock, another effective measure for protecting your flock against disease is by ensuring strict biosecurity procedures on the farm. Biosecurity procedure focuses on reducing the risk of introducing and spreading disease among the flock. Read more on poultry vaccination – https://poultrygist.com.ng/2024/10/poultry-vaccination/ Poultry biosecurity Poultry biosecurity procedures involves a set of protocol or practices
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We know that sick birds on the farm do not give the desired profit to the farmer, as the flock’s health status impact directly on the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the poultry farm – this is why ensuring that the flock stay healthy is a priority to the farmer. Among other procedures in the
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In our last discussion we have discussed the different vaccines and their roles in the birds healthcare by preventing entry and spread of disease among the flock in the farm. https://poultrygist.com.ng/2024/09/poultry-vaccine/ Poultry vaccination is the process of administering vaccine to the birds in order to improve their immunity and prevent attack of disease(s) caused
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Ensuring a thriving and productive poultry farm starts with preventing the entry and spread of disease among the birds. One effective way to safeguard the flock and avoid entry of disease is through vaccination. Poultry vaccine is a biological substance prepared specifically to stimulate the immune system of the bird. Administering vaccine make the bird
Guinea fowl is one of the domesticated birds that live relatively long The bird guinea fowl: Unique nature and care tips Hello, poultry farmers! How is your farm doing? You’ve probably heard the saying, “Variety is the spice of life.” In that spirit, why stick to raising only chickens when you can diversify and
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. To help the farmers taking advantage of the festive season for earning extra income in poultry farm investment, we have being sharing some information to guide and support the farmers. Today, we are considering another important factor impacting on the birds’ welfare and wellbeing – the poultry house temperature management Temperature is very important
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