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Although vaccines may be a good option for broiler breeders and layers, where there’s an extended grow out for immunity development and where one desires to have long-term, lifetime protection of immunity in the birds, they are not an ideal option for control of coccidiosis in broilers for several reasons.
With a core temperature of 41°C, one would think that broilers can withstand heat pretty well. Unfortunately heat stress is a serious problem as the birds cannot sweat and can only get rid of excess heat by evaporating moisture during respiration. In other words, they have a very limited cooling system.
Due to fears about the possible spread of bird flu by migrating birds from Russia and Kazakhstan, UK Chief Veterinary Officers have taken action.
The Polish poultry industry is recovering from a devastating 6-month period. First, its exports were hit by the AI epidemic when, a few months later, the Covid-19 pandemic inflicted even more damage. Now companies are ready to regain their position on the global poultry market and are even planning to expand into Africa and Asia. Some challenges remain, however.
Concerns are growing that further expansion of the free-range egg sector in the UK will create a significant oversupply, driving down prices paid to farmers and reducing profitability.
Consumers that change their buying habits and purchase smaller white eggs rather than extra-large brown eggs can help producers reduce ammonia levels.
Research shows that hens that are 50% bald take up almost 20% more feed compared to laying hens with intact plumage.
Bacterial endotoxins challenge poultry animals’ immune system and gut health, threatening welfare and performance. This article, which is the first part of a 2-part series on endotoxin management for poultry, will cover the relationship between endotoxins, gut health, the immune system, and animal performance.
Chemicals may be effective when first used, however, all of them have been subject to rapid resistance development.
Most losses usually occur in the first 7 days. Carry over effects from the quality of the breeding flock and hatching conditions will flare up sooner rather than later. Good care is all the more important for weak chicks as they will easily keel over.
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