POULTRY PRESENTATION Name M u h a m m a d N a v e e d Class DVM Ag # 2019-ag-82 8 3 Section M-2 Semester 7 th SUBMITTED To: Dr FAWWAD AHMED
P o u l t r y H e a l t h a n d Biosecurity Cause of Diseases • Disease • Any deviation from normal physiological state ⚫ Many cause of disease Pathogens bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa, fungi Nutritional deficiencies Chemical poisons Overmedication Poor management
Disease Prevention Two Types of disease in poultry • Diseases that affect bird health • Diseases that affect human health
B i o s e c u r i t y Biosecurity What is "Biosecurity"? Protecting your birds from disease • Preventing or controlling disease transmission by vectors What is a vector? • Something that may transmit a disease • Rodents, birds, insects, shoes, car tires, shared equipment, best friend, pet, feed, water, dust, air....
B i o s e c u r i t y Preventative strategies to control disease causing organisms and their carriers (vectors).
Protection of poultry flocks from any type of infectious agent.
Control transmission of disease from flock to flock.
• Biosecurity is the cheapest, most effective means of disease control available.
Why should I be concerned about biosecurity? Why should I be concerned about biosecurity?
Because of what might happen:
• Disease and high mortality in flocks
• Infected flocks euthanized
Loss of income for producers
• Higher prices of poultry meat and eggs
Quarantines and restricted movement/sale of birds
Cancellation of poultry shows
M o n i t oring P o i n t s Biosecurity Monitoring Points ⚫ Humans ⚫ Equipment Environment Animals Contaminated eggs and chicks Contaminated feed 7 of 16
⚫Keep pets, wild birds and animals and other livestock away
from the flock •No trading or purchase of untested birds - quarantine new
birds ⚫Use dedicated footwear/clothing or disposable coveralls and
boot covers when checking your birds
⚫Hand washing before and after handling birds, manure, coops,
eggs, etc. Good Biosecurity Practices
isolation Measures isolation Measures Confine flocks to controlled environment Screen houses to protect flock from wild birds Avoid contact with migratory waterfowl and other birds Restrict visitors • Do not share equipment, coops or leftover feed 10 of 16
Reduce exposure Risks • Control vector habitat and attractants .birds • rodents ⚫ varmints ⚫ insects • Make sure pen is animal and bird proof
Maintain Flock health • Minimize stressors to prevent increased susceptibility to disease Fresh feed • Clean water ⚫ Clean, dry litter Good ventilation • Provide an overall comfortable environment
Cleaning and Sanitation Five steps to cleaning and disinfection (C&D) 1. Dry Clean (remove all organic matter) 2. Soap 3. Rinse 4. Dry 5. Disinfect
Disease/Health Checks Watch for symptoms such as: Coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, ruffled feathers, loss of feathers, excessive picking, labored breathing and sudden drops in production and feed or water consumption Eliminate unhealthy or nonproductive birds Check birds periodically for lice, mites, and worms
Vaccination Vaccination program (Design) Program must be based on veterinary advice tailored to specific local challenges based on health of birds • Single or combined vaccines must be selected according to age and health status of flock Vaccine Administration • Follow manufacture recommendations for product handling & methods of administration Properly trained vaccinators should be allowed to vaccinate the birds • Maintain vaccination records