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Revisiting infectious bronchitis Variant 2 in layer hens
In issue 77 of ProAgri Zambia, we presented an overview of the signs and lesions of infectious bronchitis Variant 2 (also known as IS/1494/06) in layer hens. This variant was first reported in Zambia in 2017, and Phibro has detected it again in 2022, confirming its circulation in the[...]
Managing the effect of heat on poultry performance Part 1: Heat stress
by Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Central and Eastern Africa The current rise of average temperatures and the unpredictability of the weather patterns are imposing new challenges to poultry production. The exposure of birds to sudden and/or prolonged hot weather conditions result in heat stress,[...]
How to prevent coccidiosis on your broiler farm?
In our previous article, we discussed the main species of coccidia affecting broilers, their effect on productivity and health, as well as the basis of prevention. In this article we will analyse prevention in more detail, focusing on the utilisation of coccidiostat products. Factors determining the occurrence of coccidiosis[...]
Phibro: Controlling Salmonella gallinarum (SG) and Salmonella pullorum (SP) in laying enterprises
In our previous article we discussed what happens when Salmonella pullorum (SP) and Salmonella gallinarum (SG) enter layer enterprises. We saw that, whilst SP affects mainly replacement pullets, SG may infect birds of all ages; both SP and SG are able to cause considerable economic losses. We also learned that SG and SP[...]
A persistent problem in Zambia: Salmonellosis in laying hens
BY DR OSCAR BLANCO (DVM, PHD)- Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Central and Eastern Africa Region Salmonella is an enterobacterium, which means it can primarily infect the gastrointestinal tract, although in some cases it can distribute from the intestines to other organs. Each bacterium is in a capsule, which protects[...]