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Milking animals should have a veterinary health check at least once a year as part of a written herd health plan, according to Vet Times. More frequent checks may be required depending on specific needs, herd status, and the results of routine testing like those for diseases such as bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD).
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Soy oil’s health advantages include its high content of beneficial polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), particularly linoleic acid (\(omega-6\)), and a small amount of essential \(omega-3\) fatty acids, which can help lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease when replacing saturated fats. It also contains vitamin K and phytosterols that support bone health and help lower cholesterol. Unlike oils high in saturated fats, using soy oil can improve cardiovascular health markers and contribute to overall health by supporting liver function and providing anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Vitamins and minerals are essential for poultry as they support immune function, growth, and metabolism. They are crucial for bone development, eggshell formation, and reproductive performance. Supplementation also enhances stress resistance, overall productivity, and economic efficiency for farmers by improving growth rates, feed efficiency, and egg quality, while reducing mortality and disease.
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Conventional poultry rations usually include many cereals like maize, rice, wheat, oat, barley; and a few cereal byproducts such as wheat-bran or rice polish, animal and vegetable protein sources like fish-meal, meat-meal, soybean-oil-meal, groundnut-cake, etc. according to their availability.
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Quality control in a feed mill is a shared responsibility, with management ultimately responsible for establishing and maintaining the system, and specific personnel like the feed mill manager, quality control managers, and a dedicated quality control (QC) laboratory team handling day-to-day tasks. The feed mill manager has overall responsibility for quality, while QC personnel and lab staff perform crucial functions like testing raw materials and finished products and ensuring compliance with standards.
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Raw materials should be stored in cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions to maintain quality before milling. For large-scale operations, silos are the preferred method, providing protection from the elements and pests. For smaller operations or specific materials, other methods include covered storage areas, bags, or underground pits, but proper management is key.
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The most effective approach to boost uniformity and growth during the first 10 days of brooding is to provide a controlled environment with uniform lighting, consistent access to feed and water, and proper ventilation. This includes preheating the house, using supplemental feeders and drinkers, providing bright and even light to help chicks find food and water, and using an intermittent lighting program from day 0 to 7 if possible.
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Very good mcq
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ANF is a term with multiple meanings, most commonly referring to Atrial Natriuretic Factor, a hormone produced by the heart that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance by increasing sodium and water excretion by the kidneys. It can also stand for Abercrombie & Fitch Co., a retail company, or the Anti-Narcotics Force, Pakistan’s law enforcement agency for combating drug smuggling. Less common meanings include the Allegheny National Forest and Angeles National Forest in the US, and a slogan like “America Needs Farmers.
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Diet cannot increase the size of breasts, which are primarily composed of fat, glandular tissue, and ligaments determined by genetics and hormones.
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New technologies for poultry farms include AI, IoT, and automation to improve monitoring, feeding, and environmental control. These innovations use sensors and data analytics to provide real-time insights, optimize resource use, detect diseases early, and enable remote farm management. Key examples are smart sensors for environmental control, automated feeding systems, computer vision for behavioral analysis and weight tracking,
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Local zoning for poultry farming typically requires specific distances from populated areas, highways, and other farms to manage potential nuisances like smell and waste. Regulations vary, but examples include a minimum 1,000 meters from built-up areas for commercial farms and 500 meters for backyard farms. Commercial farms also need to be at least 1 kilometer from the center of the national highway.
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Emerging poultry diseases include novel viral infections like Astroviruses Causing Fatal Gout in Goslings and chicken circovirus, as well as re-emerging viruses such as Infectious Laryngotracheitis and Avian Influenza. Other emerging threats include multi-drug resistant bacteria (“superbugs”) and new serotypes of existing diseases like Hydropericardium Syndrome caused by Fowl Adenovirus, according to sources like Frontiers, ResearchGate, and The Pharma Innovation Journal.
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Yes, you can and should use IB vaccines during breeder production, as it’s essential for providing the long-term immunity needed to protect against the devastating effects of infectious bronchitis (IB). A common and effective strategy is a two-part vaccination program that includes live-attenuated vaccines for priming during the rearing period, followed by an inactivated (killed) vaccine before the birds begin laying eggs to ensure a strong and lasting immune response.
