Dr Mridul Kumar Borah

I agree with Mr Jaydip. Reducing the protein and energy in the feed will hamper the growth rate; even reducing the daylength will do the same. So these two ideas are impractical in case of broiler. I have found in Assam the areas where iron content is hegher in water the SDS rate is also higher compared to the low iron areas. So i feel the salt content also may be the reason for SDS. Of course ...

It is great news for those who are involved in poultry business. People may still be confused .....why then the death in human being occurs? I think detailed study is needed and if it is confirmed then instead of culling operation in the affected areas some other measures should be taken.

I am satisfied with the discussion about avian gout. At present in my area it has become a major problem. I tried allopurinol and got the result only after using it at a dose of 2gm per 10kg body weight. Below this level it is not effective. Along with these I am using Bettel leaf juice to promote water consumption and it is working well. During winter the water consumption normally falls. So I ad ...