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Diarrhea in chickens is an old and familiar topic, but many poultry farmers still do not know what to do when their chickens have diarrhea. Let’s discuss this issue again and introduce some common methods for treating diarrhea in chickens. I. Medication 1. Antibiotics. Antibio…
Chicken-origin Riemerella anatipestifer disease is a bacterial disease caused by chicken-origin Riemerella anatipestifer. When this pathogen infects ducks, the disease is also known as duck infectious serositis, new duck disease, duck septicemia, duck infectious disease syndrome, and duck Paste…
In today’s large-scale poultry farming, producers generally focus on ventilation, temperature control, vaccination, and feed management. Yet flocks still fall ill frequently, and treating sick birds can be difficult. If this happens, don’t focus solely on medication. A hidden source of contaminat…
After the autumn harvest, new-season corn gradually comes onto the market. It costs less than old-crop corn, so many pig farms switch to it without a second thought. But every year around this time, some farms run into trouble: pigs get diarrhea, grow slowly, sows miscarry, and antibody levels fail…
The Ogun State Government has urged pig farmers to comply strictly with internationally recognised biosecurity measures to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF) and ensure that suspected outbreaks are properly reported and confirmed. The warning follows claims by farmers that the disease has…
Pork trade in 2026 has been greatly impacted by two major events: the November 2025 finding of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain, and stronger than expected China slaughter as the industry reduced swine inventory. These events led to increased available supplies for export from major exporters and…
In pig farming, there are many types of bacterial diseases, and they can develop quickly. Many farmers often select medicines blindly or combine them improperly. This may fail to treat the disease and can also lead to drug resistance and residues, increasing farming costs. Pig farms stock a fair nu…
Sri Lanka warns pig farmers as African swine fever resurfaces in six districts BiosecurityAfrican Swine FeverSri LankaPig FarmingDepartment of Animal Production and Health EN eFeedLink Newsdesk |29 Oct 2026 Nearly 200 pigs have tested positive for African swine fever in Sri Lanka after inspections…
South Africa will not impose a blanket import ban on poultry from Brazil, only restricting shipments from premises where Newcastle disease outbreaks have been reported, Reuters reported, citing the department of agriculture on Wednesday. Newcastle is a highly contagious and viral disease affecting …
Recently, some small-scale pig farmers have reported being hit by African swine fever again. Some pig farms have had to depopulate their herds to limit losses, while large-scale pig companies are also facing pressure from the outbreak. Disruptions caused by the outbreak have led some regions’ farme…
An Illinois facility associated with the second-largest egg producer in the United States has culled nearly 935,000 chickens, raising concerns about poultry safety, egg supplies, and the continued spread of the H5N1 virus. ↓ Nearly 1…
In autumn, the weather turns cooler, day–night temperature differences are large, and humidity changes noticeably. Pathogens also reproduce readily, making pigs susceptible to environmental stress and pathogen attacks. The following diseases are common and require focused prevention and control. …
Problems in sow herds during autumn and winter are often not caused by a single disease, but by a chain reaction in which “environmental stress opens the door, and latent pathogens strike back all at once.” Low temperatures prolong pathogen survival, while sealed housing to retain heat increases am…
Here are several diseases to watch for when managing flocks in winter: As we all know, winter temperatures are low and the temperature difference between day and night is large, making it a season when diseases are more common. Therefore, during winter, farmers need to pay even greater…
Candidiasis is a fungal disease of the digestive tract caused by Candida albicans. It is characterized by the formation of white plaques on the digestive tract mucosa, leading to inflammation of the mucosa. Candida infection is caused by pathogenic fungi of the genus Candida albicans, which usu…
Clinically, it is most difficult to distinguish mild avian influenza from Newcastle disease, especially after mixed infection, when control is difficult. The treatments for these two diseases are completely different. Once a misdiagnosis delays the best time for treatment, it becomes very diffi…
In the previous installment, we discussed why flocks need vaccines. Chickens already have an immune defense system, and one benefit of vaccines is to prepare the immune system as early as possible to target pathogens. But when a pathogen actually strikes, where does protection come from?…
Rattling breathing in broiler chickens is usually associated with respiratory diseases, especially airsacculitis, tracheal blockage and other conditions caused by mixed viral, bacterial or mycoplasma infections. The following is a detailed analysis and suggested responses: I. Causes …
Many poultry farmers see pericarditis, perihepatitis, and three-serositis lesions and immediately assume Escherichia coli, starting antibiotics right away. But after treating an entire batch, they still can’t control the deaths, and losses keep recurring. The core reason is simp…
The transition from summer to autumn is the time of year when chicken coccidiosis is most prevalent. Once the disease occurs, even timely treatment can result in substantial economic losses. Prevention is therefore essential. Disease characteristics: The disease generally occurs from 6…
By learning how to prevent temperature fluctuations in chicken farming, you can help keep the flock free of respiratory diseases! Hard-to-cure respiratory problems ultimately come down to one thing: temperature fluctuations. 1, seasonal temperature fluctuations. 2, we…
Gentian violet is a solution made from crystal violet and water at a concentration of 1~2%. It is also called crystal violet solution or methyl violet solution. It is a commonly used antiseptic for disinfecting skin and mucous membranes. Because it has strong germicidal properties and is non-irrita…
When autumn and winter arrive, pig farms need to stay on high alert. Among all seasonal risks, foot-and-mouth disease (commonly known as “Disease Number Five”) is one of the most serious. It is a Category I animal disease as designated by the state, spreads extremely quickly, and has a high morbidi…
African swine fever hits 78 sites in Vietnam's Dong Nai as Mekong Delta outbreaks widen Dong NaiMekong DeltaAfrican Swine FeverPig PricesVietnam EN eFeedLink Newsdesk |28 Oct 2026 Ca Mau, Can Tho and An Giang report more outbreaks, while live hog prices in Dong Nai slip to VND45,000/kg ahead of ye…
