Presented By: VETM2-B

Group 3 Sir Carique

BROILER NUTRITION, DISEASES

AND VACCINATION
BASC105A - POULTRY LEC
 Table Of Content
Content List

01. 03. 05.

Ice Breaker Terminologies Example of Each Topic

02.
Introduction
04. 06.
Conclusion
Importance
Introduction

Broilers
Broilers are a specific type of chicken breed that is raised for
meat production. They differ from egg-laying hens, which
are specifically bred for egg production.
Are bred to efficiently convert feed into muscle tissue,
resulting in meat suitable for consumption.
Typically white-feathered, they are selectively bred for
optimal health, size, and meat quality.
Biosecurity measures are implemented to prevent disease
spread, with broilers often arriving simultaneously from
hatcheries to minimize risks.
 Freedom Ranger
a slower-growing breed
compared to Cornish Cross
chickens. Their meat is
known for its excellent flavor

Broiler
and texture.

Breeds
Examples and
Description Red Ranger
Cornish Cross
known for their slower growth
Known for their rapid rate and ability to forage. They
growth rate and efficient have a good feed conversion
feed conversion rate and produce flavorful
meat.
 Kosher King
a hybrid breed known for
their rapid growth and

Broiler
meaty carcasses.

Breeds
Examples and
Jumbo Cornish Cross Description
White Broiler
Bred for even faster
Bred for meat production,
growth and larger meat
characterized by its white
yields.
feathers and robust
growth rate.
 White Rock
dual-purpose birds but
are commonly raised for

Broiler
meat production.

Breeds
Examples and
Description
Hubbard Redbro Red Broiler
known for their robust Are bred for meat production
growth, meat quality, and and are known for their
feed efficiency. efficient feed conversion and
flavorful meat.
Broiler
Breeds
Examples and
Description
Black Jersey Giant
Originally bred as a dual-purpose breed, Black Jersey
Giants are also raised for meat production. They have a
slower growth rate compared to some other broiler
breeds but produce large, flavorful carcasses.
NUTRITION
Nutrients needed and their importance
(protein, energy source, vitamins, etc.)

WATER PROTEIN ENERGY

Water plays an important role in
regulating body temperature,
digesting food, and eliminating
body wastes.
Protein is one of the important
nutrients that chickens need, it
helps the chicken's growth and
development, muscle and bone
repair
Energy enables broilers to achieve
the rapid weight gain that makes
them economically viable for meat
production.
NUTRITION
Nutrients needed and their importance
(protein, energy source, vitamins, etc.)

CALCIUM AMINO ACID MINERALS

Calcium is important for proper
growth and development of bones
because it provides strength and
structure to the skeleton.
Protein is one of the important
nutrients that chickens need, it
helps the chicken's growth and
development, muscle and bone
repair
Minerals are vital for the health
and growth of broilers such as with
bone formation, metabolic
functions, fluid balance, and
immune system.
VITAMINS
are essential for enabling the metabolic
processes necessary for broiler health
and rapid growth.
Broilers have increased vitamin needs
due to their fast weight gain and must be
supplemented in the diet.

Providing optimal vitamin levels

prevents deficiencies, maximizes
flock performance, and allows
broilers to reach their genetic
growth potential.
 VITAMINS
Vitamin A - Important for immune function, vision, reproduction, and cell growth. Deficiency
causes respiratory disease. Sources are fish oils, alfalfa, corn.
Vitamin D3 - Needed for calcium absorption and bone health. Deficiency leads to rickets. Main
source is UV exposure, also fish oils and supplements.
Vitamin E - Protects cells as an antioxidant. Boosts immunity. Found in cereals, soybean oil,
fish oil.
Vitamin K - Necessary for blood clotting. Produced by bacteria in intestines and supplied in
leafy greens.
Thiamin (B1) - Essential for energy metabolism. Deficiency causes neurological disorders.
Yeast, soybean, and grains supply thiamin.
Riboflavin (B2) - Key for enzyme functions and growth. Deficiency results in poor feathering.
Sources are milk, eggs, and meat

Phases of feeding
(starter, grower, finisher)
Definition
01 Phase feeding refers to lowering the protein
and amino acid levels in the meal as the bird
proceeds through the laying cycle.
Starter
02 Starter feed is fed shortly after the chicks
hatch. Typically, newborn chicks are fed
starter feed until they reach six weeks of age.
Grower
03 After 8 weeks of age, the grower feed is
used in place of the starter feed for up to
20 weeks.
Finisher
04 It allow birds to eat less feed and gain more
weight within a short period.
Poultry
Diseases
Introduction
 Common Diseases
for Poultry
VIRAL BACTERIAL PARASITIC

Marek's Disease Colibacillosis (E. coli) Coccidiosis:

Avian Influenza (bird flu) Mycoplasmosis (CRD) Helminths
Newcastle Disease Salmonellosis
Infectious Bronchitis Fowl Cholera
Fowl Pox
 Viral Diseases
Marek's Avian Influenza Newcastle
Disease (Bird Flu) Disease
Highly contagious Highly contagious Spreads rapidly
Causes tumors & Acute respiratory Acute respiratory
paralysis disease disease
NO CURE , only Various strains with Vaccination available
vaccination. varying severity

Infectious Fowl Pox

Bronchitis Skin lesions
Respiratory illness can affect eyes
affects egg production NO CURE
Bacterial Diseases
Colibacillosis Mycoplasmosis
(E. coli) (CRD)
Intestinal infections Respiratory illness
Affect young chicks Affects growth & egg
production

Salmonellosis Fowl Cholera

Foodborne illness that Chronic disease
affects humans Affects various organs
Vaccination & Vaccination available.
biosecurity are crucial
 Parasitic Diseases

Coccidiosis Helminths
(roundworms,
Protozoan parasite
tapeworms)
Damaging intestines
Internal parasites
Affects chicken’s growth
Affecting nutrient
absorption
DISEASE ORIGINS

INFECTED BIRDS

WILD BIRDS

CONTAMINATED FEED & WATER

POOR BIOSECURITY
 EFFECTS ON
CHICKEN
REDUCED GROWTH & PERFORMANCE

MORTALITY

POOR MEAT QUALITY

EGG PRODUCTION ISSUES

PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS

MEDICATION
Vaccination

Medication

Antiparasitics
Supportive Care

It's crucial to remember that administering

medications should only be done under the
guidance of a licensed veterinarian.
Improper medication use can worsen disease
and contribute to antibiotic resistance.
 What is Vaccination?
Vaccines are biological products prepared from the
organisms causing the disease. Live vaccines have living
attenuated organisms capable of replicating in the chicken
to induce an immune response or antibody production.
Importance of Vaccination
It is a critical point in poultry farming. To prevent the
increase in morbidity and mortality in broilers, one of the
most effective preventive measures against infectious
diseases is vaccination.
 Table 2. Vacciantion Progrgam for Broiler Breeders

Table 1. Vaccination schdeule for broiler chicks

 Infectious
Bronchitis Virus
(IBV) Vaccine
Vaccines against IBV help
control the spread of the
virus and reduce the severity
of respiratory symptoms.
Newcastle
Disease (ND)
Vaccine
critical to prevent the
disease and minimize its
impact on broiler flocks.

Vaccines
Different type

Marek's Disease Avian Influenza

(MD) Vaccine
to prevent tumor
formation, paralysis, and
other symptoms associated
with the disease.
(AI) Vaccine
Vaccination is used in
some regions to control
the spread of avian
influenza in broiler flocks
 Drinking Water
Vaccination
Vaccines are diffused
in water allowing
broilers to consume
the vaccine as the

Methods drink.

of Vaccine
commonly used vaccination
methods for broilers Subcutaneous Spray
Vaccination Vaccination
This vaccination involves Applying the vaccine as
injecting the vaccine water mist or spray for
beneath the skin but above broilers to inhale the
the muscle layer, typically vaccine particles
in the neck region.
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Presented By: Group 3
Poultry Lecture