Poultry litter management
Poultry litter management Keeping litter dry is a critical part of overall management on every poultry farm which affects birds performance, growth, health & Immunity. Dry litter helps to control ammonia level, provides a healthy flock environment and reduces condemnations due to hock & footpad burns and breast blisters. Poultry litter consists of bedding material (Shavings, rice hulls etc.), manure,…
Mycotoxins in Poultry
Mycotoxins in Poultry Mycotoxins are the secondary metabolite produced by fungal species in feed under stressful production conditions-are considered to be among the most important feed-born stress factors to impact birds. They produces a variety of diseases, collectively called ‘mycotoxicosis” directly or in combination with other primary stressors such as pathogens Fungal Species Toxins Produced Aspergillus flavus Aflatoxins B1,B2, cyclopiazonic…
Importance of emulsifier in growth, performance & carcass quality in poultry production
Importance of emulsifier in growth, performance & carcass quality in poultry production Fat is the major source of energy in poultry production, it provides about two times more energy than carbohydrate and protein. In the poultry industry many types of fat and oils are used according to fatty acid composition and their contribution to metabolizable energy (ME). Different energy source in poultry Source Energy (calories/gm) …
Immunity & Immune suppression in Poultry
Immunity & Immune suppression in Poultry Immune system in poultry Immune system mechanism in poultry is made up of two types of mechanism 1.Non specific 2.Specific Non-specific immune mechanisms This includes the innate or inherent ways in which poultry fight against diseases. These include genetic factors, body temperature, anatomic features, normal microflora, respiratory tract cilia etc. Innate Immune System The innate immune system…