Articles

 

Home
Up
Protozoal Diseases
Mycoplasma Control
Causes of Scour
Healthy Chicks
Rotavirus
Control of Gapeworms
Breeder Management
Breeding Standards
Release Pens
Hygiene
Water and Food
Corona Virus Infection
Disease Control in Rearing Birds

Below is a collection of articles written by R.T. Byas B.Vet.Med., MRCVS. Please click on the title to be taken to the relevant article.

Diseases:

Mycoplasma - a discussion of strategies for controlling this disease in Game Bird flocks.

Protozoal Diseases - an article covering the main protozoal diseases, namely Coccidia, Hexamita, Histomonas, Trichomonas, and Blastocystis.

Causes of Scour - the main causes of loose droppings in Pheasants and Partridges.

Rotavirus Infection - a viral cause of scour in birds of all ages but with especially dramatic effects in birds of 3-14 days of age.

Control of Gapeworms - an article covering both medicinal and management control of gapeworms in Pheasants and Partridges.

Coronavirus virus infection in Pheasants  - an article describing the clinical signs of this disease and possible methods of control.

Management of Stock:

Disease control in Rearing Birds - emphasizes the need for the highest standards in Gamebird management.

Water and Food Intake Tables - Game Bird requirements in table form.

Breeder Management - covers all aspects of managing Pheasants for breeding.

Breeding Standards - minimize potential loss of chicks by controlling hazards threatening the viability of eggs.

Healthy Chicks - information to help you ensure chicks survive the critical first few days of life.

Release Pens - preventing disease in the Release pen environment.

Disinfection and Hygiene Issues:

Principles of Effective Hygiene - advice on cleaning and disinfecting rearing accommodation for Game Birds.

Routine Disinfection and Hygiene - a simple guide to implement effective disease control.

 

 

Home ] Game Birds ] Commercial Poultry ] Pigeons ] Feedback ] Contents ] The Practice ]

Send mail to web.admin@otyx.com if you have problems viewing this web site.
Copyright © 2005 Sandhill Veterinary Services
Last modified: January 25, 2005