Syed Maqsood Haider Jaffery

H9N2 continues to be a major problem in the middle east. The virus continues to change and we can already identify 3 different H9N2 groups in Israel. there is only partial cross protection between the viruses and producers are using 3 different H9N2 vaccines to protect their birds. Vaccination of Broilers with an inactivated vaccine is not very effective due to the very high maternal antibodies ...

I totally agree with DR Hossam Seddeek for me it was always an interaction with first intention bronchitis and a month degree with mycoplasma the real problem is that bi variants have to know that type of variant is in the integration to direct vaccination either by a heterologous vaccination or nessesite a variant variant vaccine do a good nebulization (nozzles; check the pressure ect) and do ELI ...

I think the biosecurity is most important procedure we have to do at the first stage, and it begins after evacuating the chickens from house and the fans which transfer chickens should be cleaned with soap as well as cages. Then it should cross through dipping of wheel in the pock including strong disinfectant against viruses after doing a good spray with the same disinfectant .... then we ha ...

Dear SIr,Biosecurity, correct management and strategic vaccination are required to eliminate the occurrence of Infectious Bronchitis in broiler farms - easier said than done? YES, it will be a long shot!First, we must fix the biosecurity issues in the area. We are still hopeful to encourage the farmers to promote basic biosecurity protocols in the farm with the help of private and government veter ...

In response to the question on whether to start chicks on feed or water first, chicks should have both. Feed and water consumption are highly correlated. So eating will encourage drinking and drinking will encourage eating. Both feed consumption and water consumption have been shown to up-regulate intestinal secretions and intestinal development. In addition, both feed and water intake have be ...

Especially the day old birds need a 70% relative humidity during first days not less than 60%. Also, the bird itself needs 60% RH during whole life not less if you want to get a good performance.

Placement of day old chicks will be very easy if there is feed on the papers when they arrived the brooding house with ideal heated floor. The birds which get the feed will look for water. Hungry birds will not drink enough. Also, all the birds have a yolk sack of full nutrients. They do not need extra supplements via drinking water. They should absorb the yolk sac immediately. If they do not get ...