Dr. S.S Chabbra

Thanks Dr Chandra. In my view size of pellet between 2 mm 2.5 mm is so narrow that it can be avoided to save on cost of production and extra inventory of pellet mill die.

Very informative study on coccidiosis control under field conditions.Combination of coccidiosis vaccination along with feed supplementation of coccidiostats seems to be the answer to control economic losses.

Thanks for your input and accordingly chicks reared on floor/deep liter should start coccidiostats medication from 18th day onwards instead of day one. If this is true that it can reduce feed cost to that extent up to first two weeks or 18 days to be precise. Kindly share authentic research data on this point for the larger benefit of poultry industry. Regards S S Chabbra INDIA

How effective is the coccidiosis vaccination as? Will it help in prevention and develop immunity against prevalent coccidiosis strains in our country and the cost involved?

Dear Sir I have mentioned my observation and wish you to give right advise in this regard. Dr Chabbra

Dear Samuel In India Coccidiosis is most significant disease in breeding as well as in commercial layer and broiler farms.Regular preventive and curative treatment with several available coccidiostats are used to contain the disease.Coccidiosis Vaccination is still not practiced. My question to you is to understand the effectiveness of this preventive method and the cost benefit if any. We are ...