Hen flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: do’s and don’ts for poultry farmers

Director of Animal Husbandry, Authorities of Andhra Pradesh, T. Damdoar Naidu, on Wednesday issued an advisory to the poultry farmers in gentle of avian influenza (hen flu) outbreak.

Dr. Damodar Naidu stated the poultry farmers have been suggested to arrange footbaths on the entrances of poultry sheds utilizing 0.01% potassium permanganate, sprinkle 2% sodium hypochlorite, bleaching powder, or lime across the poultry sheds, and guarantee private hygiene of the employees working within the sheds. “Wash palms and ft totally with Dettol, or cleaning soap earlier than getting into and after leaving the sheds,” he stated.

Dr. Damodar Naidu additional stated it was essential to keep away from introducing new rooster into the sheds. “Don’t enable individuals, autos, feed, or gear from different farms to enter the sheds. If a rooster dies, instantly take away the litter, remaining feed, and water, and place them in plastic luggage, and both burn or bury them distant. Disinfect vans, egg trays, and cages with 2% sodium hypochlorite or 1% sodium hydroxide. Clear water troughs and feed containers repeatedly with 1% sodium hydroxide,” he stated.

He additional advised the farmers to stop migratory birds from getting into the farm premises. “If birds die throughout the premises, they need to instantly be burned or buried. Comply with different biosecurity measures. Contact native veterinarians for extra steerage on poultry well being or different solutions,” he stated.