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Coccidiosis control through coccidiostats in feed is a proven strategy. Wanted input on experience with vaccines only without coccidiostats?

Hafez Mohamed What methods do you think are most appropriate for monitoring programmes are essential for the early recognition of strains developing resistance?

Infections with coccidia are often associated with severe economic losses. Currently the prevention and control of coccidiosis is based on good hygiene, chemotherapy (Coccidiostats) and immunization. Monitoring programmes are essential for the early recognition of strains developing resistance. Generally, anticoccidial drugs or vaccination alone is of little value, unless they are accompanied by i ...

You can read my articles about coccidiosis in engormix (Coccidiosis control in broiler breeders with the use of vaccines: part one) or in www.aviagen.com

Just a suggestion: India is a soybean producing country, and to the best of my knowledge an exporting country of soybean meal. Perhaps the Indian poultry industry should consider the ECONOMICS of producing full-fat soybeans (FFSB) for auto consumption provided it is optimally processed. Because of its oil content (18-20% in average) and consequently its high metabolizable energy content ( ? 3500 K ...

Real challenges faced by Indian poultry Industry are well described by Dr. Girish Kolwankar. Conventional feed ingredients crises and increasing cost of production ultimately shrinking the profit of farmers. More Work should emphasize on use of alternative feed ingredients without compromising the performance.

Reality check is an exercise of promising entrepreneurs like Dr. Girish Kolwankar from India. His assumptions and responses make him very vibrant industry person.

Dear Prof, pls let's discuss about poultry solutions

Dr Kotaiah Talapaneni Dear Dr. Kotaiah. I think this aggressive strategy is quite expected when FC is already present. Vaccination should be the primary line of defense but will be more effective when birds are healthy. I do not have any specific information but using probiotics might improve the general health of birds and thus reduce their susceptibility to any pathogen.