Animal Agriculture

Bumblefoot in chicken Bumblefoot, also known as footpad dermatitis or plantar pododermatitis refers to any inflammatory or degenerative condi... Read more

IC infected chicken Infectious Coryza(IC )is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of chicken caused by the bacteria  Avibacterium paragallinarum (formerly called Haemophilus paragallinarum ), The disease is well known in lay ... Read more

Boer goats Commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads. Some Boer goats can be completely brown or white or paint,.. These breeds...

  HOW OR WHERE DO CHICKENS GET WORMS? As we all know, chickens love to eat worms such as juicy earthworms, other little worms they find trying to squirm away from them in the garden and or soil. Even a few slugs and snails do not go amiss with chickens. The thing is with some of these juicy treats they find in the garden there is a chance that the insect may be a parasite carrier. That parasite could be any type of parasitic worm! Insects from earthworms, to slugs and even grasshopper, have been known to be hosts to these parasites. Once a chicken has been infected with an internal parasite it is inevitable that the other chickens in the flock will soon be too. They can get it from drinking the same water or feeding or as they do tend to pick at other chickens poop they could get it from infected poop. Read also... Symptoms of worms in poultry How to prevent worm infestation in chicken Remedies to worm in chicken Types of worms to note in chicken

Biosecurity  can help prevent the under listed diseases to some extent The following might be the causes of respiratory disease in poultry. Respiratory signs such as coughing, sneezing and discharge from the eyes and nostrils can be caused by parasites (such as the gapeworm, Syngamus trachea), dust, high ammonia levels, or a variety of bacteria or viruses. In all cases, a veterinarian with experience in poultry disease must diagnose the exact cause, particularly if mortalities occur. Some of the respiratory viruses such as Infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILT), Newcastle disease and Avian influenza are notifiable or exotic diseases, and must be reported to a Government Veterinarian or Animal Health Officer if they are suspected. Treatment will depend on the cause of the respiratory signs. Read also: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BROILERS AND LAYERS Best chicks brooding preparation Livestock vitamins and supplements Treating Coccidiosis with herbs

The high cost of commercial poultry feeds in some areas of the world has pushed most farmers to see  Palm kernel cake(pkc) also known palm kernel meal(PKM)  meant to be used as an ingredient for formulating poultry ration to be used solely in feeding broilers and this is widespread among subsistence local farmers especially in Africa.  Read more...

Brooding is defined as the management of chicks from one day old to about 3 weeks of age, and it involves the provision of heat and other necessary care during chicks' early growing period. Brooding units are designed to house chicks from one day old until they no longer need supplementary heat (0-3 weeks)... read more