Main Problems
Rearing, diseases and vaccination
Fowl pox: Very few cases were reported in
mixed farms.
Clostridial enteritis: Caused sudden death in
more than 30% of young chicks. Zinc bacitracin in diet was used successfully
as preventive treatment.
In 2 farms all disease problems in breeders
disappeared when good nutrition and biosecurity program were used.
In one farm aspergillosis caused problems
(respiratory problems in breeders and low hatchability) due to low quality hay
in diet.