In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Poultry 2. Classification of Poultry 3. Fowl and Poultry 4. Nutrients 5. Feed Ingredients 6. Nutrition Required for Boiler Growth 7. Feeding Management 8. Systems of Housing 9. Incubation. Contents: Introduction to Poultry Classification of Poultry Fowl and Poultry Nutrients Required by the Poultry Feed Ingredients Required for Poultry Nutrition [...]
In this article we will discuss about how to control and prevent some major contagious diseases of poultry that are usually caused by virus, bacteria and protozoa. The common diseases caused by these are briefly described below: 1. Viral Diseases: (i) Ranikhet Disease (New Castle Disease): Nature of Disease – It is by far the most destructive of the poultry [...]
Here is a list of poultry house equipment:- 1. Perches or Roosts 2. Nest Boxes 3. Feed Hoppers 4. Watering Devices 5. Grit and Shell Containers 6. Green Feed Racks 7. Runs 8. Laying Batteries. 1. Perches or Roosts: Perches or roosts are necessary in the poultry houses. Apart from catering to natural instinct or disease of the chickens to [...]