Dr.v.rajendra Prasada

Enzymes should be used carefully while pelleting. We should test the recovery of enzyme after pelleting at 80 to 85 centrigrade temperature.

we should have multi pronged approach to control wet litter. Feed formulation with correct sodium and chloride balance and minerals will lead to optimum water consumption. Rancid fat will cause wet litter.

If we use good enzyme in the feed wet litter can be controlled successfully.

Gizzard lesions may be due to Adeno Virus in Broilers which is very predominant in India.Secondary bacterial infection may be controlled by using antibiotics.Please check water and feeder lines in that Shed.Please inform whether all the chicks on your farm is from same parent stock.If not there is a possibility from parent stock.