[Olayiwola]

1. Reduced Body Condition:

Loss of muscle and fat reserves

Prominent breastbone (keel bone becomes sharp)

Weakness or lethargy

2. Decreased Productivity:

Laying hens may stop producing eggs

Broilers may have poor growth rate

Reduced fertility in breeding stock

3. Weakened Immune System:

More prone to infections and diseases

Slower recovery from illness

4. Increased Mortality Risk:

Severe weight loss can lead to organ failure, dehydration, or death if not treated.

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[Md Ahidul]

What happens if a chicken loses weight?

[RAHUL]

Well said. Noted!

[RAHUL]

Nice insight

[RAHUL]

Well said

[RAHUL]

In a pellet mill conditioner, you can generally add about 2% moisture through steam — which equals roughly 20–30 kg of steam per ton of feed. This usually brings the mash to 15–16% total moisture and 82–85 °C before pelleting.

[RAHUL]

All the replies are very insightful. Duly Noted.

[RAHUL]

Nice insight

[RAHUL]

What rapid testing methods are most reliable for aflatoxin and DON in feed ingredients?

[RAHUL]

How do you balance between nutrient density and feed cost when raw material prices are high? Are low-protein diets with amino acid supplementation economically viable in the Indian poultry industry?

[Bello Bashir]

Good question

[RAHUL]

How can Indian feed mills improve maize and soybean meal procurement during price volatility? How can quality control of raw materials be standardised across suppliers to ensure consistent nutrient value?

[RAHUL]

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[Md Ahidul]

Thanks

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