In highly pathogenic avian influenza , the disease appears suddenly in a flock and many birds die either without premonitory signs or with minimal signs of depression, inappetence, ruffled feathers and fever. Other birds show weakness and a staggering gait. Hens may at first lay soft-shelled...
Egg dipping to control vertical transmission of Microplasma Gallisepticum.
Process includes washing eggs thoroughly in antiseptic and antibacterial wash. Heat eggs to 100 degrees for 3 hours to cause expansion of egg contents. Mix 500 grams of tylan in 2 liters of water. Refrigerate water...
I plan to send the following to the Georgia Poultry Lab in regards to the mishandling of testing protocols as well as lack of training of their lab technicians.
My plan:
Step 1.
use vaccine in current breeding stock to stop vertical and lateral transmission of MG by vaccination with MG-VAC...
FANCY EASTER EGGERS - NOTHING BORING HERE
Australorp, Speckled Sussex, Black, Lavender, Chocolate, Buff Orpingtons, Swedish Flower and Crevecoeur Hens crossed with Lavender Americauna Roosters. will lay shades of Blue to Green eggs $5 - 1 week old straight run. May get a bargain chick by...
Apparently I'm dealing with a new Upper Respiratory infection in poultry.
1st symptoms: Day 1 - 3
Chicks and pullets affected.
They hunch up and look cold.
Easy to catch, like they don't care if you catch them.
Body warm but feet are cold.
2nd Symptoms: Days 2 - 4
Eyes slow to open or do not...