Member Lina Paola Pardo Quevedo
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Improve physical appearance & better feed utilization.
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What problems may occur in a poultry farm if proper ventilation is not maintained?<div>
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What is the role of vaccination in preventing diseases in a poultry farm?
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What type of feed should be given to hens to increase egg production, and why?
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processing of poultry waste.
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Maintain rodent-proof facilities
eliminate rodents nests and food sources.
Make use of rodenticides and bait stations.
Regular fumigations
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Strategies to consider for rodent control include:
Baits – use rodenticides in secure bait stations to prevent accidental exposure to non-target animals and humans. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) based baits cause fatal hypercalcemia after a single feed. These offer faster control with less risk of resistance and secondary poisoning.
Rotate between different types of rodenticides (e.g., anticoagulants and acute toxins like Bromethalin) to reduce resistance development.
Place baits near rodent runways, walls, and suspected nesting sites, ensuring they are protected from weather.
Use moisture-resistant bait formulations or pellets for outdoors. Weather-resistant baits are usually wax blocks, which are less palatable than paste or grain-based baits.
Liquid baits are especially effective in areas where rodents do not have easy access to water.
Monitor bait consumption regularly to assess rodent activity and program effectiveness.
Wear gloves and avoid contaminating bait with human scent.
Tracking Powders – are a fine toxic powder rodents pick up on their feet and fur and ingest it during grooming can be lightly sprinkled along rodent paths, burrow entrances, or food trays.
They are useful in hard to bait areas such as crevices, wall voids, or roof spaces where placing bait stations or traps is challenging. Howver, due to toxicity and risk to non-target species, tracking powders must be applied carefully, avoiding contamination of food areas or surfaces.
Traps – use snap traps or box traps for small populations or as a supplement to baiting.
Place traps perpendicular to walls with the trigger side closest to the wall where rodents travel.
Use live traps near rodent runways for safe capture and disposal.
Employ glue boards where toxic baits are unacceptable, noting they work best indoors and require daily checking.
Allow rodents to get used to traps before setting them by placing baited but unarmed traps for several days.
Pre-Baiting – is a rodent control technique used to overcome bait shyness and increase the effectiveness of trapping or toxic baiting. It involves placing non-toxic bait or unarmed traps with bait (often about a week or two) in areas where rodents are active before applying toxic baits or setting traps. This familiarizes the rodents with the bait or traps and reduces their fear or hesitation, known as neophobia. This technique helps especially with rats, which tend to be cautious of new objects in their environment. Common pre-baits include untreated cereals, peanut butter, seeds, nuts, or other highly attractive food items.
An often overlooked reason for controlling rodents is that an adult rat can eat about 15g of feed daily. For an infestation of 1,000 rats this amounts to a staggering loss of about 5.5 tonnes of feed per year.
Beyond the sheer volume of feed consumed, rodents also contaminate feed supplies with dangerous pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Leptospirosis. This contamination not only leads to further feed wastage but also poses serious health risks to livestock and humans alike.
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