Poor sanitisation in the water system can lead to reduced performance and health problems. Course stone placed outside the pop holes (3-4.5 m) provides free drainage directly outside the unit. 1 5 2 6Various systems of livestock production -extensive semi intensive intensive mixed. The following are a few suggestions: Taking these simple steps will help maintain flock health and protect your business. Outdoor foot dips that do not have a lid may require more frequent changing, ensure all vehicles are clean prior to entry to site and that all wheels and arches in particular are disinfected, keep the front of the site free from long grass and weeds as these are ideal coverage for rodents which carry many diseases. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Still there is enormous scope within this sector if … Looks like you’ve clipped this slide to already. This reduces the likelihood of disease or worm transmission. Training & Extension 432 22. About one third of the building is used for brooding after which the birds are given access to the entire house until layer breeders are … Guinea Fowl Management 390 19. However, there are measures you can put in place to limit the potential spread of disease from people and vehicles. As the flocks are outside wild birds are always a threat to flock health. Evaluate the potential risks to your laying flock throughout the cycle and identify measures that can be put in place. Learn more. We use your LinkedIn profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. After the birds are placed adjust the brooder temperature to ensure an even distribution of poults in the surround. Breeder Management

• Brood-Grow System of Growing

• This is the system in which breeding stock use the same poultry house for brooding and growing. It is also a good idea to monitor the house at the start when the lights are off to ensure the poults have settled and found the brooder. This increases the risk of parasites and faecal organisms entering the flock. Shelters and trees placed further out on the range encourage the birds to move out from the house reducing the overuse of land closer to the house.Fencing around the perimeter of the range is extremely important. The stones are also heated by the sun again helping reduce bacterial build-up. Alternatively rest the poults for one to two hours with the lights off in the first 12 hours and again that night. This can be minimised by daily or regular water sanitation using an approved water sanitiser (that breaks down bio-film) recommended by your processor, field’s person or vet. For many new producers range management is a steep learning curve with numerous areas to consider and constantly monitor and maintain. See our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. You can change your ad preferences anytime. restricting access to the flock and avoiding contact with other poultry. Poultry Performance Testing 406 20 Machinery & Equipment 421 21. … Although it is a legal requirement that free-range birds have access to the outside it also pleases many to see hens scraping, dust bathing and moving throughout the range. Allowing an area of the range to rest also helps the roots of grasses to recover. See our Privacy Policy and User Agreement for details. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. If you wish to opt out, please close your SlideShare account. Broiler: In broiler segment the State is now self sufficient in chicken meat production in respect to demand. Ducks Management 357 17. POULTRY HEALTH & PRODUCTION Introduction. Scribd will begin operating the SlideShare business on December 1, 2020 Introduce feed and fresh water just before the birds arrive, filling the feeders to the pan lip to let the poults see the feed and allow easy access. Now, layer farming has been given considerable importance in State policy and has a better scope in future. An introduction to poultry and eggs farming, Food hygiene requirements at egg producers, Hatching eggs, hatcheries and breeding farms, Registration of laying hen establishments, cleaning and disinfecting  the house before placing the poults, providing hardboard or wire surrounds in a ring 3.0-3.6 m (10-12 feet) across, with feeder trays and drinkers placed evenly around the ring but not directly below the brooder, spreading fresh whitewood shavings approximately 6-8 cm deep evenly below the brooders or heaters, providing supplementary drinkers and feed trays as well as one adult drinker and feeder from day one, hanging a dropper light at brooder height which provides additional light below the brooder to encourage feeding, thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting housing and equipment before the birds arrive, regular cleaning and sanitising of water tanks, lines and drinkers, providing a foot dip at the entrance containing an approved disinfectant at the correct dilution rate, keeping separate footwear and regularly laundered overalls for each house. This system makes it easier to carry out the many necessary vaccination programs. Marketing channels in poultry-Integration. Investment in adequate fencing is a must and many farmers are now concreting the base (although expensive) to prevent the birds getting out. As with broilers in the first 24 to 48 hours after placing, select a random sample of chicks a few times and gently check  the crop is full, soft and round (shows feed and water are present) and the chick is thriving.For the first 36 hours use an intermittent light programme of four hours on and two hours off (or three hours on and three off) to rest the poults and stimulate feeding when the lights come on. Broiler Management Manual Fast Growth 1 INTRODUCTION The objective of this manual is to provide Hubbard customers with summary information on management and nutrition, suitable for all Hubbard conventional broiler breeds. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. As of this date, Scribd will manage your SlideShare account and any content you may have on SlideShare, and Scribd's General Terms of Use and Privacy Policy will apply. -9 3 Integrated Farming systems -Role of Livestock and Poultry, manure management methods, Duck/Fish/Rice Culture. No public clipboards found for this slide. After one week introduce more adult feeders and drinkers and gradually remove small feeders and drinkers over several days but NEVER all at once. As with all poultry and game, brooding is crucial to give birds the best start possible and help maximise performance throughout the production cycle. The range is an area that can take many hours to look after, but keeping on top of range management saves time and more importantly keeps your flock healthy and protects your income. PDF | On Jan 1, 2017, M Bojiraj published LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate 1. Hatchery operation directly impacts profitability because chick quantity is dependent on hatchery operation. The poultry management practices have improved many folds, diseases and mortality incidences have reduced greatly. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Also the warm atmosphere in the house encourages bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly. Zoonotic Diseases of Poultry 288 12. Water is crucial to the survival and wellbeing of all livestock. Introduce newly placed flocks to an area of the range that had little use at the end of the previous flock. Disaster Management 337 15. Putting biosecurity measures in place and adhering to them at all times helps maintain performance (egg quality and numbers), reduces mortality and limits the threat and spread of disease. 1 Prelusion -Significance of livestock and poultry in Indian economy Livestock and Poultry census - role of livestock and poultry in Indian agriculture. Records Keeping 445 23. Bio-film is a clear slimy film (slime) that builds up and clings to the internal surface of the tank and pipe work harbouring harmful pathogens that can be passed  on to the new flock. Care and management of broilers. Increase the night period to eight to 10 hours by the time the poults are seven to 10 days old. Feed Conversion Ratio / dozen eggs or kilogram of meat. 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