Gangrenous dermatitis discovered in separate broiler flocks - Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Center diagnosed gangrenous dermatitis (GD) [skin and deeper] in three flocks of broilers 44 to 50 days of age. All the submissions had a common clinical history of sudden increased mortality, prostration, and change in color of the skin. At necropsy examination, the birds had purple discoloration of […]
Rickets in backyard chickens - Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
"Rickets in poultry is caused mainly by deficiencies of either vitamin D3, calcium, phosphorus, or calcium-phosphorus imbalance. Rickets in poultry occurs frequently by using old feed, in which vitamin D3 has been destroyed by rancidity."
Fatty liver – hemorrhagic syndrome in a chicken - Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
A dead one-year-old female Red Sex-Link chicken was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Gonzales, Texas for necropsy examination. Clinical history noted that it was found dead with no previous clinical illness noticed. The bird was fed an organic layer feed, vegetables, and fruit. History also noted the bird had no […]
I just read in a chicken raising book that I can add glycerin to your chickens' drinking water to keep it from freezing. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on this? Would it be a bonus and...
I have the 1% injectable Ivomec which I'm going to use (on the birds, not myself) this weekend.
I know you are supposed to dose in tiny volumes (drops) and this makes me nervous, because I've...
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Effects of Increasing Glycerin Levels in Broiler Chickens
Glycerin contributes to the animal’s energy metabolism as an important structural component of triglycerides and phospholipids. The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of replacing corn with 0, 5, 10, and 15% of glycerin in terms of ...
"Ivermectin 200 mcg/kg to 400 mcg/kg (0.2 mg/kg to 0.4 mg/kg), PO, SQ, repeat in 7 to 14 days" means Ivermectin 0.2 mg/kg to 0.4 mg/kg by mouth subcutaneously [I think they meant by mouth or subcutaneously]. Repeat in 7-14 days.
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Sub-lethal effects of permethrin exposure on a passerine: implications for managing ectoparasites in wild bird nests
Permethrin is increasingly used for parasite control in bird nests, including nests of threatened passerines. We present the first formal evaluation of the effects of continued permethrin exposure on the reproductive success and liver function of a ...
Elector PSP, 9 ml (Mite and Lice Treatment of Chickens)
This item is 9.0 ml Elector PSP in a single use dropper bottle. The 9 ml concentrate must be diluted in one gallon of water and will treat at least 50 chickens. ABOUT Poultry veterinarian recommended Elector PSP is the most effective, safest, easiest solution to eradicating mites and lice in your flock with NO egg WIT
What You Need to Know About Zika and Permethrin Resistance
Consumer Reports explains why permethrin resistance is a concern. Many mosquitoes have become resistant to this insecticide being used to control Zika.
Chickens are the best reason to go broke 😆🫠❤️🩹
Happy 3 years to this little flock!!
#backyardhens #babychicks. Thurston Harris · Little Bitty Pretty One
BUT AT WHAT COST
#butatwhatcost #tradeoffs #realitycheck #unexpected #truthbomb #thoughtprovoking #mustsee #realitybite #questioneverything #deepthoughts. I'll Take You There Choir · Like a Prayer...
This is one of my favorite reasons to garden! Provides for our friends, family, and chickens!
#homestead #farm #pnw #chickens #homemaking #garden. Mungo Jerry · In the Summertime
For #WildlifeWednesday, we'd like to share some healthy alternatives to bread for those who enjoy feeding the feathered neighbors at your local park....