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June 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🌿 *Benefits of Guava Leaf in Poultry*
1. Natural Antibiotic & Antiviral
Guava leaves contain compounds like quercetin, which have strong antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Helps fight infections like salmonella, E. coli, and respiratory diseases.
2. Improves Digestive Health
Rich in tannins that support intestinal health.
Reduces diarrhea and gut infections in poultry naturally.
3. Boosts Immunity
Loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Strengthens birds’ immune systems, reducing illness and mortality.
4. Natural Dewormer
Acts as a mild, organic dewormer.
Helps expel internal parasites without synthetic chemicals.
5. Promotes Growth & Weight Gain
Helps improve feed efficiency by keeping the digestive tract healthy.
Can contribute to better weight gain in broilers.
6. Reduces Odor in Poultry Droppings
The antimicrobial properties can reduce the smell of droppings, leading to cleaner coops.
7. Wound Healing
Crushed guava leaves can be applied to wounds.
They speed up healing and prevent infection due to antibacterial effects.
8. Anti-inflammatory Effect
Helps in reducing swelling and pain, especially useful in treating injuries or inflammation in layers or broilers.
9. Affordable & Readily Available
Guava trees grow easily in tropical areas.
Makes it a cost-effective alternative to expensive medications.
10. Safe for Continuous Use
When used moderately (in teas, feed additives, or powdered form), it has minimal side effects compared to synthetic drugs.
🐥 *How to Use Guava Leaves for Poultry*
✅ Guava Leaf Tea (for Drinking Water)
Boil fresh or dried guava leaves in water, let it cool, and use it as drinking water for 2–3 days a week.
✅ Powder in Feed
Dry and crush leaves into powder, then mix into feed (1–2% of total feed weight).
✅ Direct Chewing (for older birds or natural settings)
Let free-range birds peck fresh guava leaves.
For a video to how to administer GUAVA LEAF to poultry 🐔
Click on the link 🔗 below
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https://youtu.be/PfNCah79J8I?si=fhRzBfA_q2WifvHQ
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