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How worm infestation could cost your poultry farming

Your birds may look normal at first, but inside, worms could be damaging their intestines, stealing nutrients and reducing growth and egg production.

By Dr Watson Messo 2 months ago

Management tips for your laying flocks

To achieve good egg production, a farmer or poultry attendant must professionally manage flocks throughout their life.

By Dr Watson Messo 3 months ago

Useful marketing tips for your poultry meat

As we close the year 2025 and look forward to the New Year, consumers continue to reel under hard economic time.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Improving eggshell quality in your layers

In both commercial and breeder poultry farming, almost half of the discarded eggs are due to shell quality problems.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Poultry respiratory disease control tips

Globally, the poultry industry has remained buoyant amid increased demand for both meat and eggs.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Broiler meat safety: What you need to know

This is rightly so because unsafe meat can cause serious foodborne diseases, especially among old folks, children and pregnant mothers.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

How to handle Ascites disorder in most broilers

The term Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity because of heart failure. It is also commonly referred to as a water belly.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Water belly (Ascites) management in a flock of broilers

Water belly condition occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood through the lungs.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Battery cages or deep-litter floor for your layers?

Most poultry farmers in Kenya are practising the deep-litter system of farming.

By Dr Watson Messo 6 months ago

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How worm infestation could cost your poultry farming

Your birds may look normal at first, but inside, worms could be damaging their intestines, stealing nutrients and reducing growth and egg production.

By Dr Watson Messo 2 months ago

Management tips for your laying flocks

To achieve good egg production, a farmer or poultry attendant must professionally manage flocks throughout their life.

By Dr Watson Messo 3 months ago

Useful marketing tips for your poultry meat

As we close the year 2025 and look forward to the New Year, consumers continue to reel under hard economic time.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Improving eggshell quality in your layers

In both commercial and breeder poultry farming, almost half of the discarded eggs are due to shell quality problems.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Poultry respiratory disease control tips

Globally, the poultry industry has remained buoyant amid increased demand for both meat and eggs.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Broiler meat safety: What you need to know

This is rightly so because unsafe meat can cause serious foodborne diseases, especially among old folks, children and pregnant mothers.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

How to handle Ascites disorder in most broilers

The term Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity because of heart failure. It is also commonly referred to as a water belly.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Water belly (Ascites) management in a flock of broilers

Water belly condition occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood through the lungs.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Battery cages or deep-litter floor for your layers?

Most poultry farmers in Kenya are practising the deep-litter system of farming.

By Dr Watson Messo 6 months ago

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How worm infestation could cost your poultry farming

Your birds may look normal at first, but inside, worms could be damaging their intestines, stealing nutrients and reducing growth and egg production.

By Dr Watson Messo 2 months ago

Management tips for your laying flocks

To achieve good egg production, a farmer or poultry attendant must professionally manage flocks throughout their life.

By Dr Watson Messo 3 months ago

Useful marketing tips for your poultry meat

As we close the year 2025 and look forward to the New Year, consumers continue to reel under hard economic time.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Improving eggshell quality in your layers

In both commercial and breeder poultry farming, almost half of the discarded eggs are due to shell quality problems.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Poultry respiratory disease control tips

Globally, the poultry industry has remained buoyant amid increased demand for both meat and eggs.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Broiler meat safety: What you need to know

This is rightly so because unsafe meat can cause serious foodborne diseases, especially among old folks, children and pregnant mothers.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

How to handle Ascites disorder in most broilers

The term Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity because of heart failure. It is also commonly referred to as a water belly.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Water belly (Ascites) management in a flock of broilers

Water belly condition occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood through the lungs.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Battery cages or deep-litter floor for your layers?

Most poultry farmers in Kenya are practising the deep-litter system of farming.

By Dr Watson Messo 6 months ago

Broiler meat safety: What you need to know

This is rightly so because unsafe meat can cause serious foodborne diseases, especially among old folks, children and pregnant mothers.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

How to handle Ascites disorder in most broilers

The term Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity because of heart failure. It is also commonly referred to as a water belly.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Water belly (Ascites) management in a flock of broilers

Water belly condition occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood through the lungs.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Battery cages or deep-litter floor for your layers?

Most poultry farmers in Kenya are practising the deep-litter system of farming.

By Dr Watson Messo 6 months ago

Ensuring best outcomes in poultry processing

Most poultry producers in Kenya have not invested much in new chicken processing technologies, which are more efficient and ensure food safety for consumers.

By Dr Watson Messo 7 months ago

Vaccination best defence against fowl pox disease

Fowl pox is a disease of birds caused by a virus called Poxiviridae.

By Dr Watson Messo 8 months ago

How to avoid antibiotics use in broilers

General meat consumer preferences keep shifting, with the trend expected to continue over the coming years.

By Dr Watson Messo 8 months ago

Common mistakes poultry farmers make

Improper brooding practices can result in poor liveability and flock uniformity, and overall inferior performance in the broiler and pen house leading to a higher chick cost.

By Dr Watson Messo 9 months ago

Forestalling respiratory poultry diseases

Respiratory disease prevention strategies involve the shared responsibilities of the farm owner, workers, feed suppliers, and the local vet.

By Dr Watson Messo 10 months ago

How to avoid egg production losses in your laying flocks

With proper management, care, and monitoring, well-trained staff can easily manage egg production losses to guarantee excellent egg production.

By Dr Watson Messo 10 months ago

Key tips for beginners in poultry farming

I have repeatedly pointed out that the two most critical periods in the management of your poultry flocks are the first seven days before placement and the first seven days after placement.

By Dr Watson Messo 11 months ago

Improving the quality of meat in poultry flocks

Improving the quality of meat in poultry flocks.

By Dr Watson Messo 11 months ago

Managing leg disorders in broiler chickens

Lameness in poultry is a very common occurrence, especially with exotic breeds. It is mostly associated with bacterial infection

By Dr Watson Messo 1 year ago