Dave Zacek

Several strains of Bacillus subtilis have shown the ability to dampen the inflammatory response in broilers. These trials were performed both in normal temperatures and in high temperatures. Bacillus subtilis is certainly to be considered when heat stress is expected.

Plant extracts from hops have been shown to have efficacy against Clostridium perfringens, a causative organism of Necrotic Enteritis.

Vaccination with mild live ND is effective at reducing symptoms. However, the vaccination will not prevent a flock from vvnd infection. These flocks can still serve as sources of infection. This is the reason that irradication schemes are employed to rid areas of highly virulent ND infection.

Fowl cholera presents in various degrees. Acute cholera causes rapid death. Chronic cholera can take weeks to cause death. Typical carriers are rodents. A good systematic rodent control program will help reduce exposure. Fowl cholera is caused by Pasteurella multocida. It is not transmitted via the eggs, so your husband can continue to consume eggs. I would not kill the flock. Transmission is usua ...