For
morbidty rate
The
formular is given by
Number of living birds x 100
(%)
Total
number of birds 1
Where
number of living birds = 4,320
Total
number of birds = 5000
=
4320 X 100(%)
5000 1
Morbidity
percentage = 86.4%
For
mortality rate,
The
formular is given by
Number of dead birds x 100(%)
Total
number of birds 1
Where
number of dead birds =680
Total
number of birds = 5000
= 680
x 100(%)
5000
1
Mortality
percentage = 13.6%
PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED IN THE POULTRY UNIT AND SOLUTION
1. Diseases: Some diseases like coccidiosis, Newcastle
disease, chronic respiratory diseases etc were encountered. This was controlled
using recommended drugs for example;
oxytetracycline (OTC) ,vitalyte etc
2. Pest Attack: Birds
were attacked by some insect like solider
ants in their house this was
controlled using insecticides eg pestox
3. Accidental defects stamped: Some accidents like stamped and swallowing of unwanted
materials were also encountered. Stamped
caused high mortality rate.
Control measure was adopted by appropriate light
application in the house and carefulness while feeds and drinking water were
given to them.