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AFRICAN SWINE FEVER: PREVENTION AND CONTROL

ASFv infected pig ASFv vectors Destruction of ASFv infected animals African swine fever (ASF ) is a highly contagious haemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, which causes serious economic and production losses. CAUSATIVE ORGANISM It is caused by a large DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family, which also infects ticks of the genus Ornithodoros. Although signs of ASF and classical swine fever (CSF) may be similar, the ASF virus is unrelated to the CSF virus. MODE OF TRANSMISSION The spread of ASF is complex and varies depending on the environment, types of pig production systems(indoor or outdoor), the presence/absence of competent tick vectors, human behaviour, and the presence/absence of wild pigs. Mode of transmission may include: • Direct contact with infected domestic or wild pigs; • Indirect contact, through ingestion of contaminated material (e.g. food waste, feed, or garbage); • Contaminated fomites, or biological vectors (soft ticks of the g

KNOW YOUR ANIMAL DRUGS AND USAGE

Dewormer Dewormer Dewormer Vitamins/booster Vitamins  The word drug is no longer a strange word in the livestock industry .Farmers ranging from poultry farmers to cattle breeders know different drug types(antibiotics, dewormers, vitamins etc) and even brands(producers). This knowledge is highly commendable. In this note, which I'm prompted to write due to questions thrown at me by farmers on drug usage and its effect on Livestock production(mostly poultry). Some of which are: ▪Which dewormer(s) is the best? ▪Why do I experience drop in egg production while deworming? ▪How frequent do I need to deworm? Etc Dewormers They are drugs that have been tested and proven to combat and terminate different class of endoparasites(internal parasites:worms, nematodes, protozoa etc). These drugs have different mode of actions and in some cases are specific in actions(target certain class of endo parasites) The common  dewormers available in our clime include

SHERIFF ALLIED PRODUCTS LTD (S.A.P.)

New package For poultry, pig,cattle, sheep/goat,rabbit, Grasscutter(current package) For Fish(current package) Older SHARIVIT package Older fish booster package From the desk of the Director, SHERIFF ALLIED PRODUCTS LTD, p roducers, importers and marketers of Animal drugs, A member of the association of Animal health and Agrochemicals producers. we wish to inform you our esteemed consumers that there's a change in our SHARIVIT package. This change does not in any way affect the potency and quality of the afore mentioned products. Henceforth, our SHARIVITS will be found in ash coloured containers. We ask you to accept the slight change in good fate. Hopefully, this change will only last for a while. Thanks for always believing in us!

IMPORTANCE OF VITAMINS IN POULTRY PRODUCTION

For enquiries: Email: ozuluonye1033@gmail.com SMS/call/WhatsApp: +2348021165624 +2348103661002        Vitamins  are a group of organic compounds that poultry only require in small quantities, but they are essential for normal body functions, growth, and reproduction. Best Liquid vitamins for your poultry and large animals A deficiency of one or more vitamins can lead to a number of diseases or syndromes. Vitamins are divided into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble . The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. The water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and the B vitamins. Poultry can make vitamin C, so there is no dietary requirement established for this vitamin. Vitamin C supplementation is useful when birds are in stress. Vitamin A  is required for normal growth, reproduction and maintenance of epithelial cells in good condition (skin and the linings of the digestive, reproductive, and respiratory tracts).

GROW YOUR CHICKEN WITH SHARIGROW

Amongst many vitamins in the livestock market,on a daily basis, new and old farmers will come to our office seeking to know which vitamins is the best for broilers, layers etc. With thorough usage with always positive outcomes, we recommend  ...Read more