Answer:
Poultry birds are highly susceptible towards diseases caused by virus, fungi, bacteria and parasites along with nutritional deficiencies. In order to prevent these diseases, farmers can take the below mentioned measures:
- Proper cleaning: The poultry farm and the poultry should be cleaned properly along with keeping checks on the hygiene of poultry and the spaces.
- Sanitation: The waste management of poultry excretes, and feathers should be done in a proper and timely manner.
- Spraying of disinfectants: The disinfectants should be applied after a proper cleaning and drying of the whole farm spaces. These disinfectants can be applied using aerosols, sprays or fumigation. The examples of such disinfectants are phenolic compounds.
- Appropriate Vaccination: Poultry has a defined vaccination schedule which should be strictly followed in order to avoid diseases in the birds.
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