AGRIBUSINESS: FEED CARE AND MANAGEMENT IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN.

AGRIBUSINESS: FEED CARE AND MANAGEMENT IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN. Feed costs accounts for 75% of production cost as such adequate care must be instituted to ensure maximum production. 1) Buy feed from reputable companies .When compounding feed:use good quality feed stuff sourced from reputable merchants. 2)Store feed inn cool dry and properly ventilated store, 3) The store should be rodent proof to prevent damage and contamination to feed. 4)Proper storage also prevents waste of feed by pests. 5)Feed must be dry and not cake. 6)Store feed on stacks/pallets. 7)Dont over feed or under feed your birds. 8)Dont feed birds with stale or damaged feed. 9)Avoid wastage from damaged feeders 10) Avoid overstocking of birds to ensure proper utilization of feed.

AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN.

AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN. Water though a common commodity,its role in the success of the poultry value chain is very significant. Water is used in various capacities and at various levels. The bio security protocols involve water,for mixing,dilutions of chemicals and washing tools and implements. AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN. WATER AS A PERFORMANCE INDICATOR IN POULTRY; 1)water is the most effective administration vehicle for drugs and vitamins. 2) water is a diluent for some vaccines to confer immunity on birds. 3)water is necessary for digestion, a chicken requires twice the amount of water to utilize every kg of feed. 4) water essential for metabolism,fecal elimination and temperature regulation. 5) The egg is about 65% water. 6) The chicken body weight is between 60-75% water depending on age and sex. Water is key to proper growth and development,if birds are deprived of water they go into a moulting stage.This can be used to prolong laying period if properly controlled.Impurities and chemicals in water can cause severe mortalities. AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN. The availability of water is essential as it can make or mar project.Ensure regular supply of clean,fresh and cool water.

EBOLA AND THE SEX FACTOR.

The deadly Ebola virus has reared its ugly head again in Liberia just when the country was to be pronounced EBOLA FREE. The latest victim a 44-year old woman died on 27/3/2015, her boyfriend was an Ebola survivor indicating that sexual transmission is a route of infection of the Ebola virus. Research has shown traces of Ebola virus in semen of survivors for at least 82 days after onset of symptoms ,to this end the W.H.O has advised Ebola survivors to abstain from sex during a 90- day period following recovery. The deputy health minister and head of the Ebola response team; Tolbert Nyenswah reiterated the stand of W.H.O and suggested that survivors go a step further until the the pathway of transmission is better understood. He suggested that Ebola survivors consider use of condoms for all sexual acts beyond 3 months. The Ebola virus has been linked to non-human primates such as monkeys and apes, the fruit bats has also been linked as a reservoir host. It has been documented that hunting in deep forest for wild animals(bush meat) and bats ,subsequent preparation and consumption is a major route of infection with the Ebola virus.The management of the sick in terms of cleaning vomitus, diarrhoea and other body fluids is responsible for spread.The burial rites and community -based burial ceremonies has further propagated the spread of the virus across the borders. The contamination of bedding, clothing and surfaces also contribute to spread of virus. The symptoms include fever,vomiting,diarrhoea and hemorrhaging .The bleeding is from all orifices, the diarrhoea and vomitus are also blood tinged. The envelope on the RNA virus is easily disrupted by washing with soap and water,hence hand washing is advocated. The use of alcohol based hand sanitizers has also been proven to inactivate the virus. The use of bleach to decontaminate surfaces,floors and drains is very effective for killing the virus. COMPLACENCY has been identified as the major cause of new cases of Ebola, it will be of paramount importance to be alert and be proactive. KEEP WASHING HANDS,WASH FLOORS/SURFACES WITH BLEACH.VISIT AN HOSPITAL IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE EBOLA SYMPTOMS AND REPORT TO HEALTH AUTHORITIES IF YOUVE HAD CONTACT WITH PERSON WITH EBOLA,OR HAVE VISITED COUNTRIES WITH EBOLA CASES.

AGRIBUSINESS: TUBERCULOSIS AND FOOD SAFETY.

When such cases are encountered during meat inspection,the organs are condemned.The carcass is condemned to if the lesions are generalized.

SLAUGHTERING PROCESS IN AN ABATTOIR.

TUBERCULOSIS: A CASE SCENARIO IN ABATTOIR.

GATOR VET.

Gator showed up in a residential area causing panic ,but was napped before any harm could be done.The gator was taken to a zoo to keep our environment free.