Mr Novendra Sitepu
Email: gedung_ja@gmail.com
How to keep broiler production to the maximum in times of weather that often changes like today and so that chickens are not susceptible to disease?
Answer:
Dear. Mr. Novendra, thank you for the question. Weather conditions are one of the problem factors for farmers today. Extreme climate change where during the day it is very hot but suddenly it rains, causing the temperature and humidity to change quickly. This has a bad effect on the condition of the chicken's body function, so it can trigger the emergence of stress that has an impact on growth disorders and even immunosuppressive. In order for chickens to stay comfortable in these extreme conditions, it is necessary to pay attention to:
- Housing Management
The cage is said to be comfortable if the chicken can grow and produce optimally. Temperature and humidity are one of the parameters that affect the comfort of the cage. Comfortable temperature and humidity for broilers in Phase finisher is 23-26°C and 60-70%. Provide ventilation gaps in the upper cage walls with a width of 20 cm for air exchange. Repair the leaking roof of the cage to avoid rainwater from entering the cage. Damp and wet husks should be replaced immediately or supplemented with new, dry husks. In the husk can also be added lime to help water absorption and prevent attacks of coccidiosis.
When it rains, sometimes strong winds come and are not avoided. For that, you need to set the curtain opening and closing system. If there is rain accompanied by strong winds, the side of the curtain that the wind direction into the cage should be closed immediately so that the rainwater does not tampias. If possible, the curtain is designed in such a way that it will be convenient to close it when suddenly rain comes.
A cage that is too dense will increase the temperature of the cage and decrease the availability of oxygen, making the chicken uncomfortable. Perform density settings that are set according to standards so that chickens can move comfortably and produce optimal production.
- Ration and drinking water treatment
If the cage is comfortable, the main needs of the chicken must be met, namely rations and drinking water. Both should be available in quantity and quality that suits the needs. The ration provided has nutrients according to the needs of chickens and does not contain fungal toxins. In addition to the ration, drinking water should also always be available and of good quality.
To minimize the condition, pay attention to the adequacy of the nutritional needs of the ration. The quality of the ration can be improved with the addition of feed supplement, for example Mix Plus which contains amino acids, multivitamins and minerals mix. In addition, ration storage needs to pay attention to good warehousing techniques, such as using pallet in the case of the FIFO system (first in first out), etc. Awarding mold inhibitor and mycotoxin binder (Freetox) can be carried out as a prevention of mold growth and fungal toxins in the ration, especially during the rainy season. Give me a hint (Imustim) to improve the function of the immune system of chickens.
Drinking water can be added electrolytes and vitamins to replace electrolytes and vitamins lost due to stress. Vita Stress contains multivitamins including vitamin C and water-soluble electrolytes, so it is easily absorbed by chicken intestines fili-fili. In addition, water is problematic (content E. Coli infection high, acid pH, alkaline pH) should be done treatment. Content E. Coli infection and water pathogenic microorganisms can be overcome by administering antiseptics according to the dosage (Desinsep). Water that has a pH too acidic or alkaline can be overcome by giving Netrabil.
- Biosecurity. No less important is biosecurity. If the previous two measures have been implemented, but biosecurity is not implemented, then do not blame the chickens if their productivity drops. Try to regulate the traffic of people, equipment, goods or guest vehicles so as not to spread disease seeds into the farm. Perform regular cleaning and disinfection of the cage, equipment and workers in and out of the cage. For disinfection of the outer and inner cage can use Antisep or Neo Antisep. As for the equipment can be used Medisep.
