In the past few years, there has been a substantial growth in the poultry industry, thanks to several growth promoting strategies and appropriate disease preventive and control measures among the flocks. Growth promoters are substances that are used by farmers and livestock owners with the intent of promoting growth, boosting overall efficiency, improving feed conversion […]
Artificial insemination (AI) is the introduction of male reproductive cells into the female reproductive tract by an artificial means. A.I. is primarily an economical measure in that fewer bulls are required and maximum use can be made of the best sire. Advantages of A.I AI has following advantages Increases the usefulness of superior sire to […]
Just the way humans are susceptible to heat stroke during hot climatic conditions, livestock also face extreme exhaustion due to heat, known as heat stress. High environmental temperatures are one of the most common causes of heat stress. In a bird, heat stress occurs when the core body temperature increases to extreme levels due to […]
Broilers are the birds of about 8 weeks of age of either sex with body weight of around 2.1 kg which are reared for meat purpose. Broilers can be housed on deep litter, slatted or wire floor or battery cages. Broilers can be reared as either single batch at a time (all-in all-out system) or […]
The use of plants as traditional medicine against viral diseases in the production of animals have been described and practiced worldwide. Common herbal extracts are used as antiviral agents in treating or preventing virus diseases of farm animals such as poultry, swine, and ruminants. Some of the common viral infections and natural remedies for their […]
There are four types of housing system for poultry viz. The free-range or extensive poultry house system, The semi-intensive poultry house system, Folding units poultry house system and Intensive poultry house system. Free-range or extensive poultry house system The Free-range or extensive poultry house system is very common, old and cheap as it requires less […]
Now that you have read enough about how to protect and handle chickens lets read about how to manage your poultry farm in the monsoons. Poultry farmers are always keen to maintain their productivity levels during the monsoon and winter seasons. A poultry farmer or breeder generally faces immense challenges from all quarters known and […]
Every year when summer approaches, it is not only humans who suffer various ailments and prefer to remain in the shade but also our two and four legged animals. Providing decent shelter, adequate water and natural food supplements will go a long way for them to be productive and profitable too. This blog talks about […]
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