These
refer to all necessary precaution that could be carried out to ensure safety of
birds, environment, workers and the final consumers. It is important to know
that this bio-security starts from planning stage to the production level.
Measures for safety workers
i. hand
gloves are used when carrying dead birds
ii. Boots
are provided to the workers
iii. Nose
mask are also used
iv. They
should not visit other flocks
Measures for safety of birds
(i)
Feed and water
are given to the birds at regular intervals
(ii)
Clearing of
bushes around the poultry house
(iii)
The brooding
house is disinfected and allow to rest 2-3 weeks before re-stocking
(iv)
The medication
and vaccination program are strictly followed.
(v)
The farm post
modern and incinerate all dead birds
(vi)
They avoid wet
litters
(vii)
They avoid over
crowding
Measure for safety of feeds
(i)
They are present
at the feed mill to be sure that the feed ingredient are properly weight and
mixed.
(ii)
They avoid use of
mouldy feed ingredients.
(iii)
Feed are bought
from reputable source
(iv)
They avoid the
use of adulterated feed.
Measures for safety of Environment
(i)
Litter are burnt
some meters away from the poultry house
(ii)
Dead birds are
not thrown into the bush.
(iii)
Changing of
litters at regular time is ensured.
Factors affecting poultry
Production
Temperature,
air quality, humidity and light are critical factors to consider failure to
provide the adequate environment during the brooding period will reduce
profitability resulting in reduced growth and development, poorer feed
conversion, and increased disease and mortality.