20/01/2021
CONTINUED FROM MONDAY.
First of all, Sorry for omitting the continuation of our CRD tips yesterday. As said on Monday we will be talking about the treatment and Prevention.
TREATMENT.
There are antibiotics that can help to control the disease but reducing stress is an essential component to managing the disease once it is in the flock. Some include Anti-CRD, Tylosin, Enrofloxacin, Terramycin, Tylodox, BIO-TILMICONSIN.
Just do well to read dosage on drug pack before administration to birds.
PREVENTION.
BIRDS that are vaccinated against CRD are available from suppliers - make sure you ask about the vaccination status of the birds you acquire them.
Management issues must be addressed before the birds arrive. Ensure birds are free of M. Gallisepticum on introduction. An all-in, all-out system with thorough cleaning down between batches and acquiring vaccinated birds helps. Ensure the nutrition and flock dynamics (size, age distribution, presence of roosters etc) are also optimal.
Housing that is difficult to clean and thus accumulates manure, dust and vermin leads to many common ailments in poultry.