broilers
Tips to maximise the vaccination success against Infectious Bronchitis in broilers
by Dr Oscar Blanco, PHIBRO Animal Health, Central and Eastern Africa. Physical properties of Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) infects exclusively birds, with different clinical presentations depending on factors such as the virus variant and the age of the birds (see ProAgri Zambia issues 69, 77,[...]
Poultry farming Chapter 5.1: Broilers and layers
by Tisha Steyn Raising broiler chickens to sell as meat can be a profitable addition to your present small-scale farming. Chicken meat is a popular source of protein in diets everywhere in the world. Because chicken meat contains little fat, it is regarded as a healthy food and many[...]
Five vaccination tips to successfully control Gumboro Disease in broilers
By Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Phibro Animal Health Corporation In our previous two articles (ProAgri Zambia 71 and 73), we have described the basis of Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) (or Gumboro Disease), the dynamics of antibodies in chickens, as well as the properties on Phibro’s MB vaccine strain.[...]
Ascites: An economic challenge
By Given Hamnungu Ascites is not a disease, but a multifactorial syndrome caused by the interaction of genetics, physiological and environmental conditions, and managerial factors. It is a metabolic disorder characterized by an increased workload of the cardiopulmonary system (hypoxaemia), an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, hypertrophy[...]
Use all your senses to produce bright broilers
by Given Hamanungu - Tiger Feeds Technical Advisor, Zambia The primary objective of broiler management is to achieve the required bird performance in terms of its live weight, feed conversion, uniformity and meat yield, within the economic constraints. True broiler farming requires positive and constant human interaction with the[...]