BROILERS
MEDICATION
Misheck Mwala
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Broilers Programme
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Age of Chicks Expected
Medicament To Use Examples
(Days) Weight (kg)
1 Vitamins StressPack
2 Vitamins StressPack
3 Vitamins StressPack
4 Vitamins StressPack
5 Vitamins StressPack
6 Vitamins StressPack
7 Plain Water 0.185
8 Plain Water
9 Vitamins StressPack
10 GUMBORO/Vitamins StressPack
11 Vitamins StressPack
12 Plain Water
13 Vitamins StressPack
14 Newcastle/Vitamins StressPack 0.465
15 Vitamins StressPack
16 Plain Water
17 Vitamins StressPack
18 GUMBORO/Vitamins StressPack
19 Vitamins StressPack
20 Vitamins StressPack
21 Newcastle/Vitamins StressPack 0.943
22 Vitamins StressPack
23 Booster
24 Booster
25 Booster
26 Booster
27 ANUPC
Booster
BROILER BOOST 1.524
28 Booster
29 Booster MULTIVITAMIN
30 Booster
31 Booster
32 Booster
33 Booster
34 Plain Water
35 Plain Water 2.191
36 Plain Water
37 Plain Water
38 Plain Water
39 Plain Water
40 Plain Water
41 Plain Water
42 Plain Water 2.857
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Broiler Health and Disease
Management
How to Keep Broiler Chickens Healthy
Remember the saying, “Prevention is
better than cure.” To keep your broilers
healthy, there are certain important
things that you must do
routinely and occasionally. It is not only
administering drugs now and then.
Doing that will only increase your
production costs. This is why it is better
to do the things that will prevent your
broilers from falling sick and help them
grow very well.
1. Ensure you observe a high level of
biosecurity. This includes disallowing
visitors to enter the pens anyhow and
without disinfecting their footwear in
the foot dip. Wild birds and rodents
should be restricted from the pen area
as they are potential disease carriers.
Block all holes and crevices.
2. Proper hygiene and sanitation should
also be observed. This includes
disinfection of all production pens and
equipment, regular washing of the
feeders and drinkers and proper
disposal of poultry wastes and litter.
Have an incinerator where dead birds
are properly burnt and buried.
3. Avoid giving contaminated or moldy
feed to the birds. Ensure the feedstore
is adequately ventilated and dry as wet
environments accelerate feed spoilage.
4. Give your birds clean and healthy
water and not water from questionable
sources. If you can’t drink or cook with
the water, then it is not safe for your
chickens to drink.
5.Ensure adequate ventilation and
avoid overcrowding or overstocking the
pen more than the ideal capacity.
6. Replace smelly, caked or wet litters
with new and clean litters. If you notice
the pen is starting to give an ammonic
smell or it is past 5 days, it
must be packed immediately.
7.Physical stress weakens the immune
system of chickens. Therefore, ensure
you reduce the
relocation, transportation and handling
stresses to the minimum. Administer an
anti-stress (multivitamins) after to
minimize the effects of stress on the
chickens.
8. Vaccinate at the right time and give
the necessary medications such as
coccidiostat and antibiotics before
diseases resurface.
Ensure to adhere to the dosage and
administration instructions by the
manufacturers.
9. If you observe a bird is sick, isolate
such bird from the main flock until it
recovers.
10. Raise birds of the same kind, batch
and age together. Don’t raise broilers,
turkeys and cockerels together in the
same pen.
11. Always make sure there is enough
water and feed for the birds and make
sure water is available all the time.
Proper security measures can greatly
reduce the chance of disease
outbreaks. Use disinfectant
foot baths or wear plastic foot-
coverings when entering buildings.
Change foot baths often to keep them
effective. If you use equipment for
more than one flock, wash and disinfect
it before introducing another flock or
using it in another building.
Medication
The use of medication in poultry
farming is essential for preventing,
controlling, and treating diseases.
It encompasses antibiotics, vaccines,
and other treatments aimed at
maintaining poultry health. Antibiotics
combat bacterial infections, while
vaccines build immunity against
specific diseases. Other medications
may target parasites, fungi, or provide
pain relief.
Collaboration with veterinarians is
crucial for developing effective
medication plans, and adherence to
regulatory guidelines ensures food
safety. Responsible medication
practices, coupled with good
management practices, are vital for
sustainable and ethical poultry farming.
STRESSPACK
Day 1 - 6 and all stressful periods, days
before and after vaccination
Give Your Birds StressPack
StressPack is a nutritional supplement
designed for use in poultry to help
manage and reduce the negative
effects of stress. Stress in poultry can
be caused by various factors such as
transportation, vaccination, changes in
environment, and extreme weather
conditions.
Administration and Dosage
Water application:
Mix at a rate of 100g sachet per 200
litres of water and make available for 2-
6 days. This dosage may be repeated
whenever necessary.
In case you don't have a 200 litres
(drum)
Take 1 gram per 2 litters
Use a Teaspoon:
Teaspoon = 5 grams
This will be
5 × 2 = 10 litres
1 Teaspoon to 10 litres of water 💧
Cough & Flu
When treating cough and flu in broilers,
start with a broad-spectrum antibiotic,
ensuring to follow the recommended
dosage and complete the full course,
typically 5-7 days.
Provide supportive care such as
vitamins and electrolytes, and maintain
a clean, well-ventilated environment.
Monitor the birds closely for
improvements. If there is no noticeable
change after completing the antibiotic
course, consult a veterinarian to switch
to another medication.
Remember, never vaccinate sick birds,
as vaccination should only be
performed on healthy birds to ensure
proper immunity development.
Cough & Flu
Fluban
= For Cough/Flu
Fluban is primarily used to treat
respiratory infections caused by
bacteria, which can lead to symptoms
like coughing, sneezing, and nasal
discharge.
Dosage: Follow the manufacturer’s
guidelines for dosage
Cough & Flu
OXYTETRACYCLINE 20%
= For Cough/Flu
Oxytetracycline is used to treat
diseases such as chronic respiratory
disease, infectious coryza, and fowl
cholera
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines
for dosage
Cough & Flu
Gentadox
= For Cough
Dosage
For oral administration.
1 kg per 1000 litres of drinking water
for 3 - 5 days.
X = (1000 grams / 1000 liters) * 10
liters
X = 10 grams for 10 liters
So, you need 2 teaspoons for 10 liters
of water
Cough & Flu
Interflox
= For Cough
Dosage and method of use of Interflox
Oral syrup. Dosage in poultry: 1 liter per
1000-2500 liters of drinking water, for
3-5 days
So, you need between 4 ml and 10 ml of
Interflox Oral Syrup for 10 liters of
drinking water, depending on the
specific dosage you are aiming for
within the provided range.
Diarrhea
When treating diarrhea in broilers, start
with a broad-spectrum antibiotic,
ensuring to follow the recommended
dosage and complete the full course,
typically 5-7 days.
Provide supportive care such as
probiotics and electrolytes, and
maintain a clean, dry environment.
Monitor the birds closely for
improvements. If there is no noticeable
change after completing the antibiotic
course, consult a veterinarian to switch
to another medication.
Remember, never vaccinate sick birds,
as vaccination should only be
performed on healthy birds to ensure
proper immunity development.
Blood In Stool 1
Avian intestinal Coccidiosis
Medication Number 1
=
Amprolin
Preventive : 1 kg per 5000 litres of
drinking water for 1 - 2 weeks.
Curative : 1 kg per 1250 - 2500 litres of
drinking water for 5 - 7 days.
In Grams
Preventive: 2 grams of Amprolin for 10
liters of water for 1 - 2 weeks.
Curative: 8 grams of Amprolin for 10
liters of water for 5 - 7 days.
Blood In Stool 2
Avian intestinal Coccidiosis
Medication Number 2
=
ESB3 20%
Administer 200g of ESB3 powder per
200 litres or 20g per 20 litres of water.
Utilize the enclosed measuring spoon,
ensuring two level measures for an
approximate 20g dosage. Maintain a
concentration of 0.03% of the active
substance in the water for optimal
results.
2 teaspoons of ESB3 20% to 10 litres of
water
White, Brown and
Greenish Stool
=
Sulfadimidin
1 kg per 2000 litres of drinking water
for 3 days, or according to the 3-2-3
scheme: 3 days on, 2 days off, 3 days
on.
So, you need 5 grams of Sulfadimidine
for 10 liters of water.
1 teaspoon of Sulfadimidin for 10 litres
of water
Deficiency
Deficiency is a lack or shortage of
essential nutrients in an organism's
diet, leading to various health issues.
Prevention is better than cure. Make
sure you are using well balanced feeds.
Vitamin E and selenium deficiency in
broilers can lead to nutritional
muscular dystrophy, resulting in
muscle weakness and poor growth.
Regular supplementation and
monitoring of feed quality are essential
to maintain the health and
development of broilers.
Vitamin E + Selenium
Deficiency
Wry neck Vitamin E + Selenium
Wry neck requires correction and won't
go away on its own. It's caused by a
deficiency in vitamin E and selenium
Treat wry neck by giving a daily vitamin
E + Selenium for about 2 weeks.
Improvement should be seen in the
first 5 days.
Administration: Use according to
dosage specified constantly, Treatment
can be repeated.
5 ml of medication for 10 liters of
drinking water
Pasty Butt
First, be sure you are examining the
vent and not the bellybutton. Baby
chicks have a bellybutton that is
located close to the vent; the vent is
just below the tail, while the belly
button (navel) is further down towards
the belly and legs.
If you determine the chick is pasting,
one technique is to use a warm, wet
wash cloth to help remove the material.
Another option is to gently hold the
chick in your hand and run the rear end
under warm (not hot!) water to loosen
dried manure. When the manure is
softened, softly use a cotton swab in a
downward motion to help remove the
material.
Do not attempt to pull off dried manure
from the vent, as you will risk tearing
the skin and feathers. Young chicks are
easily chilled, so it is important to
minimize the area of the bird that gets
wet.
If manure is dry and cemented to the
down, use a cotton swab and apply a
small amount of vegetable oil to help
soften the mass. Once the mass is
softened, use warm water to gently
work the mass from the chick. Be
gentle; it is very easy to pull off
feathers and skin if you are not patient
and gentle. If a few feathers come out,
that is normal; just do your best to
leave as many feathers as you can
Once the chick is cleaned up, use a
clean, soft towel to remove excess
water. Then use a hair dryer on low
heat, held at least 8 inches from the
chick, to finish drying the feathers,
being careful not to burn the sensitive
skin. Keeping the chicks warm is
important because young chicks are
not quite able to regulate their body
temperature and are at a high risk of
chill when wet. A chill could bring on
another round of pasting.
chick in your hand and run the rear end
under warm (not hot!) water to loosen
dried manure. When the manure is
softened, softly use a cotton swab in a
downward motion to help remove the
material.
Do not attempt to pull off dried manure
from the vent, as you will risk tearing
the skin and feathers. Young chicks are
easily chilled, so it is important to
minimize the area of the bird that gets
wet.
If manure is dry and cemented to the
down, use a cotton swab and apply a
small amount of vegetable oil to help
soften the mass. Once the mass is
softened, use warm water to gently
work the mass from the chick. Be
gentle; it is very easy to pull off
feathers and skin if you are not patient
and gentle. If a few feathers come out,
that is normal; just do your best to
leave as many feathers as you can.
VACCINATION &
MEDICATION
PROGRAM FOR BROILERS
A common challenge that poultry
producers face is the prevention and
treatment of diseases in their broiler
flocks. Vaccination and the use of
medications are two common methods
used to protect bird health.
Broiler vaccinations are an important
part of ensuring good health in broiler
flocks. Vaccinations can protect birds
from some diseases, including Marek’s
disease, Newcastle disease, and
infectious bursal disease. In
addition to vaccines, administering
medication to broilers can also help to
keep them healthy. Some common
medications used in broilers include
antibiotics and coccidiostats.
What is Vaccination
Vaccination is the process of protecting
chickens from disease by giving them a
vaccine. A vaccine is a preparation that
is used to stimulate the body's immune
response against diseases.
Each class of birds has its own unique
vaccination program or schedule. For
broilers, the suggested vaccination
schedule is:
Day 10:
1st Gumboro or Infectious Bursal
disease (IBD) vaccine
Day 14:
1st Lasota or Newcastle
Day 18:
2nd Gumboro or Infectious Bursal
disease (IBD) vaccine
Day 21: 2nd Lasota or Newcastle
Dosage And Administration
Directions For Drinking Water
Vaccination
Take 1 dose per bird
Vaccines Comes In Vials
Every Vial Contains Specified Dosage
For Example:
100 doses
200 doses
500 doses
1000 doses
This is a Vial
To vaccinate correctly
Take,
1 dose = 1 bird
100 doses = 100 birds
200 doses = 200 birds
Now How To calculate the volume of
water required to dilute the vaccine
Take Note:
Week 1:
10 - 15ml This is how much water
should be given per chick
Week 2:
15 - 20ml/Chick
Week 3:
20ml - 30ml/Chick
To vaccinate correctly
Take,
1 dose = 1 bird
100 doses = 100 birds
200 doses = 200 birds
Mostly we vaccinate at day 10, 12 and
14
Which means we will use
2 weeks
15 to 20ml per chick
This means one chick will drink about
20ml of water
To calculate the volume of water
required to dilute the vaccine, multiply
the number of doses of the vaccine per
vial by the amount of ml required per
bird.
Example Of 100 birds
multiply 100 by 20 that means you
need 1.5 - 2 liters of water to dilute the
100 doses of vaccine per vial.
100 birds × 20ml
= 2000ml
2000ml = To 2 litres
Another Example Of 250 birds
You need 250 doses of vaccine
Buy 200 and 100 doses
200 + 100
= 300 doses
But here you only need 250 doses
300 doses × 20ml = 6000ml
6000ml = 6 litres
Dilute 200 and 100 doses in 6 litres
Remember that we only need 250
doses.
But we diluted 300 doses, Subtract 50
from 300 to get 250 doses..therefore;
50 × 20ml = 1000ml
100ml = 1 litre
Remove 1 litre from 6 litres of water
and vaccine solution.
Which means you will need about 5
Litres of water with vaccine 250 doses
contained
Directions For Drinking Water
Vaccination
1. Do not open and mix the vaccine
until ready to vaccinate.
When ready to vaccinate, open the vial
under water
2. Remove all medication, sanitizers and
disinfectants from the drinking water 72
hours prior to vaccination.
3. Provide sufficient drinkers so that all
of the birds can drink at one time. Clean
and rinse the drinkers thoroughly.
4. Withhold all water from the birds for
two (1) to four (2) hours prior to
vaccination to stimulate thirst.
5. Add non-fat or Skimmed milk to the
water at the rate of 2g powder per litre
6. Remove the aluminum seal and
rubber stopper under-water from a
vaccine vial mix gently.
7. Distribute the vaccine solution
among the feeders. Avoid direct
sunlight.
8. Do not provide any other drinking
water until all of the vaccine mixture
has been consumed.
Use a sprayer delivering an aerosol-like
mist to disperse the rehydrated vaccine
quickly and evenly throughout a house
of chickens.
Precautions: 🛑
● Store at 35-45°F (2-7°C). Do not
freeze
● Do not vaccinate within 21 days
before slaughter.
Day 10
What is Gumboro (M.B.)?
A live vaccine for use in chicks for the
prevention of Gumboro disease.
First Gumboro (M.B) Vaccine, (Gumboro
Disease). Thirst the birds (Don't Give
Your Chicks Water) for 1-2 hours. Use
boiled water which has been left to cool
to room temperature. add the vaccine
and let them drink within a limited time
of 2 hours.
Day 12 or 14
VH+H+120 Vaccine.
(Newcastle and Infectious Bronchitis).
Thirst the birds (Don't Give Your Chicks
Water) for 1-2 hours. Use boiled water
which has been left to cool to room
temperature. add the vaccine and let
them drink within a limited time of 2
hours
What is VH+H-120 ?
VH+H+120 is a live vaccine for poulty to
protect against Newcastle disease and
infections bronchitis. The vaccine can
be administered in drinking water, as a
spray or in nose/eye drops.
Indications:
Combined Newcastle Disease (V.H.
strain) and Infectious Bronchitis (H-
120) live vaccine against Newcastle
disease and Infectious bronchitis
infection.
Day 18
Second Gumboro (M.B) Vaccine.
Thirst the birds (Don't Give Your Chicks
Water) for 1-2 hours. Use boiled water
which has been left to cool to room
temperature. add the vaccine and let
them drink within a limited time of 2
hours
Day 21
Second (Newcastle/Lasota).
Thirst the birds (Don't Give Your Chicks
Water) for 1-2 hours. Use boiled water
which has been left to cool to room
temperature. add the vaccine and let
them drink within a limited time of 2
hours
Note:
You will need a veterinarian to help you
with the vaccination if you haven't
understood. You only need to give fowl
pox vaccine in
cases where the birds will be staying on
your farm for greater than 8 weeks.
Give anti-stress (StressPack) in water
on arrival and throughout the day of
arrival to relieve them of stress of
transportation. Start antibiotics
(e.g.enrofloxacin) for the next 5 days.
Ensure they eat enough feed and water
daily.
Vaccinate them regularly
according to the schedules
recommended.
Give them multivitamins (StressPack)
before or after vaccination. Drugs can
be given to them after the day of
vaccination, but not on the day of
vaccination
Declaimer
This is only a guide to ensure you do
not miss any
important vaccination or medication.
Broilers Booster
Broiler Booster is a specialized water-
soluble powder designed by veterinary
nutritionists. It comprises a well-
balanced mix of vitamins, minerals,
electrolytes, amino acids, and
probiotics. Tailored for rapid growth in
meat birds, it aids in bone strength and
muscle development. Key components
like Biotin, Selenium, and Vitamin E
contribute to superior meat quality in
dressed birds. It serves as a
supplement for various poultry,
including broilers, fast-growing
indigenous breeds, turkeys, ducks, and
other fowl, supporting their overall
health and growth.
Properties:
Broiler Booster is a complete
supplement formulated with vitamins,
probiotics, amino acids and minerals.
The carefully selected vitamin and
trace element sources have maximum
bioavailability. Modern manufacturing
methods and the inclusion of certified
additives offers maximum product
quality. Guaranteed potency and
traceability of ingredients
Benefits:
Developed for fast growing meat birds
to help strengthen bones and develop
muscles rapidly.Contains Biotin,
Selenium and Vitamin E for
excellent meat quality of dressed birds.
Formulated to be a powerful
supplement for improving disease
resistance and immunity building in
poultry. Helps in correction of vitamin,
protein, minerals and nutritional
deficiency disorders and aids healthy
growth of poultry.
Recommended Usage
By oral route; dissolve in drinking water
or mix in feed. Ideal dosage is 1g per
litre in drinking water, or mix 100g in
10kg of feed.
Measure 1 teaspoonful (5g) per 5 litres
of drinking water. Administer daily to
broilers for 6 days between day 18 to
day 36.
Available in: 100g sachet, and 500g and
1kg tub. Administer daily to
broiler/indigenous chicks for 5 days
from day 7.
NOTE:
These contaminants in broiler chicken
can cause antibiotic resistance in some
people, increase the risk of cancer, and
lead to early- onset of puberty.
Conclusion
In conclusion, mastering the art of
broiler farming requires a
comprehensive understanding of
various factors, from breed selection
and housing to nutrition and health
management. By following the
guidelines outlined in this broilers
guide, farmers can embark on a journey
towards successful broiler production.
Key considerations such as selecting
the right breed, providing adequate
housing, implementing proper feeding
programs, and maintaining strict
biosecurity measures are essential for
optimizing broiler growth and
minimizing disease risks.
Furthermore, attention to detail in
areas such as water quality,
environmental conditions, and
vaccination protocols can significantly
impact the overall performance and
profitability of a broiler farming
operation.
By prioritizing the welfare and well-
being of the birds, while also leveraging
modern farming techniques and
advancements in nutrition and
management practices, farmers can
achieve sustainable success in broiler
farming.
Ultimately, a commitment to
continuous learning, adaptation to
changing market demands, and a
passion for excellence are the
cornerstones of a thriving broiler
farming enterprise. With dedication and
perseverance, farmers can unlock the
full potential of their broiler flocks and
contribute to the growing demand for
high-quality poultry products in the
market.
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