Health management cannot be neglected in any breed of commercial bird, turkey is not an exemption. It appears that turkeys are susceptible to diseases like Blackhead (Histomoniasis), newcastle disease, fowl cholera, fowl pox and Haemorrhagic enteritis. This make them to require higher level of management skill than any other other domestic fowls. High priority must be on Biosecurity to control infectious disease and minimize introduction of pathogens into flocks. The four primary causes of disease are genetics, nutrition, environment and infection. Biosecurity is the use of measures which can stop or slow down the spread of infection between components of production systems like managing people, equipment, pests and their potential for carrying diseases into a flock. Below is the guide to medication and vaccination schedule for turkey. Be reminded that Marek's subcutaneous injection is usually given to turkey at hatchery. Day 1 - Glucose or multivitamins to reduce trans...
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