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215.Infectious bursal disease (IBD, Gumboro) is an acute, highly contagious viral infection in chickens manifested by inflammation and subsequent atrophy of the bursa of Fabricius, various degrees of nephroso-nephritis and immunosuppression.

Jun 20, 2004 · Typical Analysis Moisture 9.00 % Protein 25.00 % Fat 7.00 % Fiber 8.00 % Ash 5.00 % Calcium 0.15 % Phosphorus 0.78 % TDN 82.00 % NE/L (Mcal/kg) 2.34 DE (cattle) kcal/kg 3570 DE (poultry) kcal/kg 2620 DE (swine) kcal/kg 2790 Mineral content Potassium 0.94% Magnesium 0.35% Sulfur 0.03% Sodium 0.10% Zinc ppm 63 Manganese ppm 45 Copper ppm 26 Iron ppm 380 Selenium ppm 0.38 Amino Acid content ...

Jan 22, 2024 · Over the last four decades or so, the poultry sector has grown fastest among the livestock species transforming itself into supplier of the most economic sources of protein for consumers through development of value chains.

Sep 6, 2006 · Poultry Necropsy Basics By Meredith F. Davis, D.V.M. and Teresa Y. Morishita, D.V.M., Ph.D. Veterinary Extension, College of Veterinary Medicine - The necropsy (post-mortem dissection) of poultry is a procedure that can be utilized by the veterinarian, the manager, or the grower to find reasons for the bird’s death.

Sep 11, 2006 · Rearing Parent Stock By Johnny Harrison, Technical Service Manager, Aviagen Limited - This article follows the life of a flock of Aviagen parent stock birds, focusing on the rearing period, 0 - 6 weeks, (0-42 days).

Dec 17, 2003 · By G. Tom Tabler, Applied Broiler Research Unit Manager at the University of Arkansas's Avian Advice - Raising broilers has its share of aggravations, not the least of which is never knowing how the flock is performing until after the flock is sold and the check shows up. Of course, by this time a new flock may already be in the houses and it is much too late to do anything about the old flock.

Jan 1, 2005 · By W.Winchell, Agricultural Engineer, The Canada Plan Service. Light levels (intensity or illuminance) and the duration of light (photo period) are important factors in poultry production. Intensity has an effect on cannibalism and aggression, along with feed and water intake, while photo period influences reproductive and egg production cycles, total feed intake, and growth rate.

Dec 18, 2024 · The global poultry industry has seen substantial growth over the past 50 years, driven primarily by rising consumer demand for poultry meat – due to its affordability, nutritional profile and versatility.

Jan 9, 2025 · More should be done to control the spread of avian influenza among animals to avoid more cases in humans, Reuters reported, citing the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Wednesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States. Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has spread across the world in recent years, ravaging flocks, pushing up food prices ...