✨️✨️CAUSES OF HIGH MORTALITY CASES IN POULTRIES PATICULARLY CHICKS ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ High mortality in poultry, especially chicks, can be caused by various factors, including: It's always better to seek advice from a veterinary officer whenever you notice unusual behaviour among your poultries. Learn with #nilefeeds 💚💚 1.✨️ DISEASES Viral infections: Newcastle disease, Marek’s disease, Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro). Bacterial infections: Salmonella, E. coli, Mycoplasma. Fungal infections: Aspergillosis (caused by moldy feed or bedding). Parasitic infections: Coccidiosis, worms, mites. 2.✨️ POOR BROODING MANAGEMENT Inadequate temperature control (chilling or overheating). Poor ventilation leading to respiratory issues. Overcrowding causing stress and spread of diseases. 3.✨️ NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES Lack of essential vitamins and minerals (e.g., Vitamin A, D, E, and calcium). Poor-quality feed leading to weak immunity. Dehydration due to inadequate water supply. 4.✨️ TOXICITY AND POISONS Moldy feed containing aflatoxins. Chemical contamination (pesticides, disinfectants). 5.✨️ GENETIC AND HATCHERY ISSUES Weak or diseased chicks from the hatchery. Poor egg incubation leading to weak chicks. 6.✨️ PREDATORS AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS Rodents, snakes, or birds attacking chicks. Trampling due to overcrowding. Prevention Strategies Maintain proper hygiene and biosecurity. Provide balanced nutrition and clean water. Control temperature, ventilation, and stocking density. Vaccinate against common diseases. Ensure high-quality chicks from a reputable hatchery. https://www.facebook.com/share/1XWybSzXAg/?mibextid=qi2Omg