Biosecurity, Diseases and Health Management in Poultry
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Description
Key principles of health management. Causes of diseases in poultry. Common diseases in poultry (broilers and layer hens). Prevention of diseases in poultry. Components of biosecurity. Isolation of the flock from disease causing organisms. Hygiene. Implementation, and monitoring, of an effective Cleaning and Disinfection programme. Implementation, and monitoring, of an effective vaccination programme for broilers and layer hens. Effective fly control. Recognising sick and healthy birds. Performing a post-mortem examination in poultry.
