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How to Stop Cannibalism in Chickens
Cannibalism in chickens is a costly and vicious habit that poultry farmers cannot afford to ignore. Cannibalism usually occurs when the birds are stressed by a poor management practice. Once becoming stressed, one bird begins picking the feathers, comb, toes or vent...
What is Fowl Cholera
Fowl Cholera is a bacterial disease that occurs in chickens of all ages. The bacterium responsible for this disease is called Pasteurella multocida. It is highly contagious and mortality in acute cases is high. The causative organism is spread readily during the rainy...
What is Fowl Pox?
Fowl pox is a highly contagious disease that affects poultry birds at any age. What Causes Fowl Pox? It is caused by poxvirus transmitted by mostly mosquitoes, mites and flies. Once a mosquito feeds on an infected bird for instance, it is able to keep the virus...
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