disease outbreaks
Early chick mortality part 3: MANAGEMENT OF DISEASE OUTBREAKS
Early chick mortality can have a significant impact on the profitability and long-term success of any poultry enterprise. While good nutrition, proper brooding and effective biosecurity help reduce losses, disease outbreaks can still occur and spread rapidly among young chicks if not managed correctly. In this third instalment of[...]
Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?
Commercial agriculture, while essential for ensuring food security for a burgeoning population, poses certain challenges. One of these is an increased risk of disease outbreaks due to livestock farming on an intensive scale, where animals live in close proximity. However, few countries have had to manage disease outbreaks to[...]