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Gut Health In Poultry: Natural Remedies to Maintain Good Gut Health
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of poultry plays a vital role in maintaining gut health in poultry. This specialized tube extends from the mouth to the cloaca, with its primary function being the conversion and digestion of food into basic components for absorption and utilization by the host. The GI tract serves as a selective barrier […]
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 […]
Crafting a Symphony of Poultry Health and Production with Choline
Choline, a B-complex vitamin also known as vitamin B4, has been revived as a vital “feed additive” in poultry. As a lipotropic factor, choline aids in fat mobilization and prevents fatty degeneration. In addition to this, choline plays several crucial roles in the bird’s body. The metabolic requirements for choline are met through two main […]
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. […]
Litter Management in Poultry
Effective litter management in poultry is crucial for ensuring optimal bird health. While producers prioritise proper nutrition and clean water to keep their poultry birds healthy, litter conditions in housing systems often go overlooked. Unfortunately, poor poultry litter management practices can lead to an increase in ammonia levels, which may cause health issues such as […]
Key Feeding Strategies for Layer Birds
An ideally perfect hen’s hallmark identity in poultry is its health and productivity. What they eat directly impacts the quality and quantity of the eggs they produce. Therefore, any poultry farmer must focus on their overall feeding strategy. What’s important for farmers is to ensure that the layer feed formulation has a precisely structured composition […]
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 […]
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 […]
Methods to Improve Efficiency in Poultry Farming
Poultry farming holds great importance as a key contributor to the agricultural industry. With the increasing population demand for easily bioavailable and high protein sources has also increased. To meet the surge in demand for these high-quality sources of protein, poultry farmers should try to enhance the efficiency of their operations. Adopting sustainable practices such […]
The Role of Vitamin C in Supporting Immune Health in Poultry and Livestock
If you are a poultry farmer or livestock owner, you will know the importance of providing the right amount of feed along with feed additives and supplements in order to keep your birds healthy. While feed is important for overall growth and sustenance, feed supplements and additives help provide the animals with nutrients that are […]