Released on = March 1, 2006, 8:06 am

Press Release Author = Fairview Hatchery

Industry = Agriculture

Press Release Summary = Prevention of Bird Flu and other diseases in poultry

Press Release Body = Disease Prevention

We would like to help you keep your poultry operation disease free with the tips
listed in this newsletter. You want to buy the best quality chick that you can,
from a hatchery participating in the NPIP. Feed your chicks the correct feed and
keep them supplied with plenty of fresh clean water. Always follow proper
sanitation practices in your chicken house where they are growing.

Any noticeable drop in the chicks intake of water or feed consumption is generally a
good indication that something is wrong. It is up to you to try and correct the
situation. If the condition is cased by extremes in temperature, very hot or cold
weather, or a lack of proper ventilation, you CAN do something about it. If the
chicks are listless and have no appetite, and this condition is caused by one of the
diseases prevalent in chickens, once they are afflicted, there is not much that you
can do. So remember, PREVENTION is they key!

6 Ways To Keep Poultry Diseases \"Cooped Up\"

1. Clean and disinfect vehicles and equipment.

clean manure spreaders, tractors, truck, tires, and undercarriages with a strong
detergent--then apply disinfectant to kill avian influenza and other viruses that
can linger on surfaces.

2. Wear sanitized coveralls and boots.

Make sure everyone who enters your premises wears them to! Poultry viruses can be
spread by clothing and shoes of people who come into contact with infected flocks.

3. Practice \"all in--all out\" poultry management.

Avoid skimming flocks--birds left behind are exposed to work crews and equipment
that may carry poultry disease viruses. Process each lot of birds separately, and
clean and disinfect poultry houses between flocks.

4. Keep out unnecessary visitors and equipment.

Allow only essential personnel onto your farm, Secure entry gates, and lock all
poultry buildings. Avoid lending or borrowing equipment--it can carry avian
disease viruses. Don\'t visit other poultry farms.

5. Avoid contact with the game birds and migratory waterfowl.

Don\'t raise, keep, or allow contact with pet birds, ducks, geese, or other game
birds. They are suspected carriers of poultry diseases. If possible, avoid
visiting duck ponds and hunting waterfowl.

6. Know the warning signs of major avian diseases.

Higher death losses; sudden drop in egg production; swelling of head, eyelids,
combs, and hocks; diarrhea; purplish-blue coloring of wattles and combs; bloody
nostril discharge; loss of appetite; in coordination.

You will want to report suspicious cases to your local Extension Office or
Veterinarian.

http://www.fairviewhatchery.com/

Thank you,

The Sales Team
Fairview Hatchery
sales@fairviewhatchery.com
800-440-1530



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