Disease
Litter quality and foot-pad dermatitis
Autumn is often a period when litter management becomes more delicate and an increase in the severity of pododermatitis is observed in poultry farms, also hock burns and tarsometatarsal lesions. The first factor associated with the appearance of pododermatitis is the humidity of the litter. Drier and softer the litter, less prone the birds are to pododermatitis and better their general well-being. Read more …
Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis is a respiratory disease of poultry. It is a highly contagious disease caused by a herpesvirus. Signs of the disease are swollen eyes, lethargy and acute respiratory issues. Feed and water intake can be reduced, therefore reducing production. It may also present with increased mortality. Find out more about control and dealing with Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis here
Avian Influenza
Avian Influenza, otherwise known as Bird Flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds. This disease poses a constant threat to the Irish Poultry industry. The threat is due to the migratory birds which pass over and settle in Ireland.
The virus can be spread from wild birds to poultry, directly or indirectly, i.e. via the environment. It is vital that ALL bird keepers remain vigilant to this threat and have strict biosecurity measures. Find out more here