COMMON DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL
Disease control is very important because poultry diseases cause heavy economic losses due to mortality morbidity and low production. Disease may occur due to nutrient deficiency, ingestion of toxic substances, injury or physical stress or as a consequence of harmful action of microbial and parasitic agents. Therefore, the control measures depends on the causative agent.
A. Preventive measures:
1. Isolate individual shed or at least the units i. e. brooder houses should be away from grower houses and layer houses,
2. Control traffic of birds, equipment, attendants etc., between units. Visitors should not be allowed.
3. Maintain cleanliness in the shed and surroundings and provide good ventilation in the shed.
4. Purchase only healthy chicks from a reputed hatchery where chicks are produced hygienically.
5. Never mix birds of different age groups or from different sources.
6. Observe proper litter management. Litter should be dry and free from ammonia smell.
7. Provide fresh, properly balanced feed and clean water.
8. Isolate all sick birds at the first sign of illness, get accurate diagnosis and proper treatment from a qualified veterinary doctor specialised in poultry.
9. Carry out post-mortem examination of dead bird identify the cause of death and take all precautionary measures to prevent any spread of disease in the flock. Also dispose off the dead birds, properly either by burning or by burial.
10 Strictly follow the recommended vaccination programme.
Disease control is very important because poultry diseases cause heavy economic losses due to mortality morbidity and low production. Disease may occur due to nutrient deficiency, ingestion of toxic substances, injury or physical stress or as a consequence of harmful action of microbial and parasitic agents. Therefore, the control measures depends on the causative agent.
A. Preventive measures:
1. Isolate individual shed or at least the units i. e. brooder houses should be away from grower houses and layer houses,
2. Control traffic of birds, equipment, attendants etc., between units. Visitors should not be allowed.
3. Maintain cleanliness in the shed and surroundings and provide good ventilation in the shed.
4. Purchase only healthy chicks from a reputed hatchery where chicks are produced hygienically.
5. Never mix birds of different age groups or from different sources.
6. Observe proper litter management. Litter should be dry and free from ammonia smell.
7. Provide fresh, properly balanced feed and clean water.
8. Isolate all sick birds at the first sign of illness, get accurate diagnosis and proper treatment from a qualified veterinary doctor specialised in poultry.
9. Carry out post-mortem examination of dead bird identify the cause of death and take all precautionary measures to prevent any spread of disease in the flock. Also dispose off the dead birds, properly either by burning or by burial.
10 Strictly follow the recommended vaccination programme.
