[Chethan KP]

Record keeping is very important to check your profits, problem area, for corrective action etc

[Chemist. Ashfaq]

👍

[Aliyu Muhammad Idriss]

Thank you

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

Why is keeping accurate records important in poultry production during seasonal changes?

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

When creating a balanced and cost-effective diet for poultry, I would consider the following key factors:

1. Nutrient requirements

2. Feed ingredients and costs

3. Energy and protein balance

4. Amino acid profile

5. Vitamins and minerals

6. Water intake

7. Age and production stage

8. Economic factors (cost and profitability)

9. Regulatory requirements

10. Sustainability and environmental impact

These factors help ensure a well-balanced diet that supports optimal health, growth, and performance while maintaining profitability and sustainability. But looking at the cost of every raw materials we need for feed ingredients in Nigeria now, to keep up with quality feed is looking impossible.

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

The “dirty” gills and mortality in your freshwater shrimps (Neocaridina) could be caused by:

– Bacterial infection (e.g., Aeromonas, Pseudomonas)

– Fungal infection (e.g., Fusarium, Oomycetes)

– Poor water quality (e.g., ammonia, nitrite, nitrate spikes)

To determine the exact cause, it’s essential to:

– Test the water quality

– Examine the shrimp under a microscope

Treatment options will depend on the specific diagnosis. Consult an experienced aquarist or aquatic veterinarian for guidance. Do not attempt a self treatment.

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

Thank you, it was insightful

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

This is the answer I found on the Internet because I haven’t tried Rye in poultry feed before, but I would like to research using Rye in poultry feed for different kinds of poultry birds

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

Rye in poultry feed has both positive and negative effects<div>
</div><div>*Positive effects:*</div><div>- *Gizzard health*: Rye is high in dietary fiber, which promotes gizzard health.</div><div>- *Laying intensity and egg weight*: Rye can boost laying intensity and egg weight in laying hens.</div><div>- *Feed costs*: Rye is a low-input, high-output cereal, requiring less nitrogen and pesticides, which offers a lower production cost.</div><div>- *Animal welfare*: Rye provides high straw yields, which can act as a novel stimulus and increase animal welfare.</div><div>
</div><div>*Negative effects:*</div><div>- *Nutrient digestion*: Rye contains non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), mainly arabinoxylans, which can interfere with nutrient digestion, especially for monogastric animals like poultry.</div><div>- *Wet and sticky droppings*: The high NSP content in rye can cause wet and sticky droppings, leading to ammonia production and litter moisture issues.</div><div>- *Ergot toxicity*: Rye is susceptible to ergot, a fungus that can produce toxic alkaloids harmful to poultry.</div><div>
</div><div>To optimize the benefits of rye in poultry feed, it’s essential to:</div><div>
</div><div>- Use rye in moderation (e.g., up to 40% of the diet for laying hens).</div><div>- Add enzymes like xylanase to break down NSPs and improve nutrient digestion.</div><div>- Ensure proper processing and storage to minimize ergot toxicity risks.</div><div>- Balance the diet with other ingredients to meet poultry nutritional needs.</div>

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

What special function does Rye serves in the poultry feed? Does it have any specific nutrients addition to the overall feed quality?

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

Thank you.

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

Thank you.

[Mojeed Olakunle]

commendable

[EMMANUEL OMIDIJI]

In Nigeria, it is slightly looking impossible with the cost of feed ingredients on the rise. Except the farmer is on a high production level.

[Mojeed Olakunle]

correct