An AGP alternative program requires a holistic approach which involves management procedures including housing, water, feed, and pathogen control in addition to using AGP alternative products. The success relies on the implementation of poultry production fundamentals.
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Posted May 24, 2017
What are these fundamental practices?
Communication
- The importance of an AGP replacement program needs to be communicated to all stakeholders.
Biosecurity
- Prevent the introduction of pathogens into the farm
- Limit entry of visitors and vehicles
- Control insects, rodents and entry of wild birds
- Maintain proper disposal of debris and dead birds
Breeder and Hatchery Management
- Breeder nutrition and health
- Remember clean eggs are the key to healthy chicks
- Maintain optimum temperature, humidity, oxygen and ventilation per standards
Farm Management
- Adequate downtime
- House preparation
- Optimum stocking density
- Good litter management
- Optimum temperature, ventilation and humidity
- Minimize stress
Water Management
- Water sanitation
- Treat with an acidifier for optimum pH
- Check water hardness
Feed Management
- Raw material quality
- Precision diet and formulation based on digestible nutrients
- Feed hygiene
Disease Management
- Proper sanitation and vaccination program
- Necrotic Enteritis (NE) and Coccidiosis control
- Surveillance of overall flock health
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