Poultry

WORMS AFFECTING POULTRY BIRDS AND THEIR TREATMENTS

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  Worms are major threat to poultry production. They impair the health status of the birds leading to reduction in yield and production potential of the affected birds. They cause loss of weight, reduced growth and production, emaciation in poultry birds and even death in severe cases. Worms live in the lining of the birds’ … Read more

4 Legged Bird Found In Doc Carton (Pictures)

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Strange things happen; some can be explained scientifically while the totally obscure ones are accorded to nature. This is the case of this 4 legged bird. Under normal circumstance, a day-old chick should have just two legs; however, variations occur usually during fertilization and hatching.

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How To Know Good Laying Chickens (Pictures)

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The aim of every business is increased productivity. In egg production, a good laying bird is a major factor in the success of the business, provided other resources surrounding the business are well managed and in good condition. The success of a poultry business, especially egg production, depends on many factors; but the prominent factor is the bird itself. The breed of chicken reared should be the ones with good production potential.

WHY POULTRY LITTER IS THE BEST MANURE FOR PLANTING

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For every increase in productivity of a farm, there is a need for manure application. Manure is natural and organic; it has no residual effect on humans after consumption of the farm produce. Unlike the inorganic manure called fertilizer; there is now strong campaign against its use in agriculture. Organic farming is the best form … Read more

BIOSECURITY IN POULTRY FARM

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Biosecurity in poultry farm is a set of innovative practices designed to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases into and from a poultry farm. Diseases are detrimental factors to the success of any poultry farm; it greatly reduces the productivity, profitability and long term financial viability of a poultry farm. Most times, these … Read more

How To Manage Heat Stress In Poultry

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Heat stress is one of the major causes of loss in livestock production; it reduces the profitability of the business in tropical and sub-tropical areas.  Poultry birds find it difficult to cope with heat stress, it doesn’t require any medication at all, rather proper welfare has to be put in place to palliate the effects … Read more

HOW TO BOOST THE PRODUCTIVITY OF YOUR POULTRY FARM

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   The sole aim of every business is to increase productivity, likewise in agribusiness, productivity of the flock is the prominent objective the farmer craves for. After huge investment on a poultry farm, what the farmer expects is returns to justify the investments made earlier. It would be saddened and discouraging for a farmer to … Read more

How To Prepare Tagiri To Cure Newcastle Disease In Chickens (Pictures)

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One of the deadly poultry diseases is Newcastle disease. This disease affects chickens of all ages but more prominent in chickens under 6 weeks of age. There are vaccines developed to prevent Newcastle disease at different ages; however, in organic poultry farming where the use of vaccines and synthetic drugs is completely detested, herbs are … Read more