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Understanding Avian Influenza in Poultry: Risks and Preventive Measures

Avian influenza in poultry continues to be a major threat to the global poultry industry, affecting animal health, food security, and trade. Also known as bird flu, this highly contagious viral disease is caused by the avian influenza virus in poultry, primarily of the subtypes H5, H7, and H9. While outbreaks can vary in severity, […]

Dermatophilosis in Cattle

Dermatophilosis in cattle, commonly referred to as rain scald or rain rot, is a bacterial skin infection caused by Dermatophilus congolensis. This condition predominantly affects youngstock but can occur in cattle of all ages, especially during prolonged wet weather conditions. The disease is characterized by distinctive skin lesions and can significantly impact cattle health and […]

Mycoplasma in Poultry: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention (Know It All)

  Have you ever seen an entire flock of birds suffering from sneezing, coughing, and discharging nasal mucus, conjunctivitis with a sudden drop in egg production, or a poor growth rate? The chances are your flocks are infected with mycoplasma in poultry.  What is mycoplasma in poultry? Mycoplasma in poultry is a disease caused by […]

Calcium Homeostasis in Ruminants: Mechanisms and Challenges

  Calcium plays a critical role in a wide array of physiological functions in ruminants, including muscle contraction, nerve transmission, enzyme activity, and milk production. As such, the regulation of calcium levels—known as calcium homeostasis—is vital for animal health, especially during periods of high demand such as late gestation and early lactation. Maintaining calcium homeostasis […]

Understanding Negative Energy Balance in Cattle and Effective Treatment with Gluca-Boost

  In modern dairy farming, maintaining the energy balance of high-yielding cows—especially during early lactation—is a constant challenge. Negative Energy Balance in cattle arises when the animal’s energy demand for milk production exceeds its dietary intake. This imbalance can severely impact health, fertility, and productivity if left unaddressed. What is Negative Energy Balance in Cattle? […]

Artificial Intelligence in Poultry Farming: Revolutionizing the Industry

Poultry farming is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). From improving operational efficiency to promoting sustainable practices, AI is reshaping how poultry operations are managed and optimized. This article explores the key contributions of artificial intelligence in poultry farming, highlighting its impact on productivity, animal welfare, and innovation across […]

How Plant-Based Feed Additives Boost Immunity in Pigs

In modern swine production, maintaining a strong immune system in pigs is crucial for ensuring optimal health, growth performance, and overall productivity. With increasing concerns over antibiotic resistance and consumer demand for natural alternatives, plant-based feed additives, commonly known as phytogenics, have gained significant attention. These natural compounds, derived from herbs, spices, and other botanical […]

High Stocking Density and Broiler Behaviour: Striking the Right Balance

In modern poultry production, achieving optimal efficiency while maintaining flock health is a delicate balance. One of the critical factors influencing broiler efficiency and performance is stocking density—the number of birds housed per unit of space. While increasing stocking density can improve production efficiency and profitability, it can also have significant impacts on broiler behaviour, […]

Gut Health in Swine: A Key to Optimal Performance

Gut health in swine is far more than just a process of digestion; it is the cornerstone of overall health, growth, and profitability in the swine industry. From nutrient absorption to pathogen defense, the health of a pig’s gastrointestinal (GI) system plays a crucial role in determining its health and performance. In this blog, we’ll […]

Loose Droppings in Poultry: Causes & Treatment

Loose droppings in poultry, often called wet droppings serve as an early warning of intestinal distress, offering valuable insights into the gut health of the flock. In commercial poultry, the normal intestinal transit time is relatively quick, ranging from 4-8 hours, which means serious issues can develop rapidly. Additionally, loose droppings in poultry can lead […]

All you need to know about milk fever in cows

Calcium deficiency during calving, also known as hypocalcemia in cattle, paresis puerperalis, or parturient apoplexy, leads to “milk fever” in high-yielding cattle. This condition is one of the most serious metabolic diseases affecting bovines. Hypocalcemia in cattle often leads to other metabolic issues, including retained placenta, ketosis, mastitis, uterine infections, and fatty liver syndrome. This […]

Deep Litter System In Poultry: Advantages & Disadvantages

The deep litter system in poultry involves a bedding layer designed to protect your flocks and ensure their optimal health. This bedding, made up of materials like shavings, rice hulls, manure, feathers, and other components, serves as a comfortable base for the birds. However, factors such as poor ventilation, inadequate water management, and changing weather […]

Folliculogenesis in Poultry

In the global poultry industry, egg-laying production efficiency is a key economic factor. High productivity is determined by the number of ovarian follicles preparing for ovulation and the efficiency of the oviduct in converting ova into hard-shelled eggs. However, increasing the number of ovarian follicles involves several factors, including nutritional, pathological, managerial, and climatic influences. […]

Importance of Weaning in Pigs

Weaning in pigs is the process of gradually transitioning piglets from a milk-based diet to a solid food diet. It is a very important stage in a piglet’s life. In the early hours after a piglet’s birth, the sow produces colostrum, which is later converted into mother’s milk that offers vital antibodies to protect the […]

Common Types of Respiratory Diseases in Poultry

Respiratory diseases in poultry remain a key challenge for farmers globally, especially during the winter months. Addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of hens. Factors such as poor ventilation, wet litter, dust, and ammonia are common causes that leads to respiratory diseases as well. Moreover, live vaccinations can sometimes trigger […]

Phytogenics: Sustainable Solutions for Animal Health

Phytogenics are taking the spotlight in the animal feed industry. But what is phytogenics? Why is it considered the future of animal health? Phytogenics, are heterogenous compounds, that were introduced to animal nutrition as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs). Due to the multifunctional benefits, phytogenics are winning the animal health care segments. Let’s […]

Wet Litter Problem in Poultry: Causes & Prevention

To avoid distress among poultry birds, we must ensure that they are raised in a safe and healthy environment where their nutritional needs are met. One of the biggest challenges the poultry industry faces is the wet litter problem in poultry. Wet litter in poultry can negatively impact your chickens’ health resulting in decreased production […]

Natural Remedies Steps Towards Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Natural Remedies, a leader in animal and human healthcare, excels in its products by formulating phytogenic solutions that harness the healing properties of nature. Our commitment to sustainability and adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) promotes environmentally friendly and responsible farming techniques, ensuring the health and well-being of all through natural, effective solutions. We holistically […]

Growth Promoters for Poultry Animals: How do they work?

In the past few years, there has been a substantial growth in the poultry industry, thanks to several growth promoting strategies and appropriate disease preventive and control measures among the flocks. Growth promoters are substances that are used by farmers and livestock owners with the intent of promoting growth, boosting overall efficiency, improving feed conversion […]

How to prevent and reduce heat stress in poultry

Just the way humans are susceptible to heat stroke during hot climatic conditions, livestock also face extreme exhaustion due to heat, known as heat stress. High environmental temperatures are one of the most common causes of heat stress. In a bird, heat stress occurs when the core body temperature increases to extreme levels due to […]

Biosensors and their utility in animal disease diagnostics

Globally, infectious diseases are the leading cause of mortality in man and animals. Infectious diseases of both domestic and wildlife pose a serious health risk to humans as exhibited by the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These infectious diseases can be of zoonotic origin affecting not only human health, but also, animal health and production. Such […]