Agriculture
Expert Advises Poultry Farmers On Season
The Director in
charge of Livestock/Veterinary Services in the Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Allswell Emejuru has called on poultry farmers in the state to take adequate measures in ensuring that their birds survive the dry season.
Emejuru who is also the Head of Department of the unit who spoke to our correspondent in an exclusive interview in his office recently said the season called for utmost care by poultry farmers in order not to lose their birds.
He said the birds at this time of the season needed a lot of water to check dehydration even as he said the source of such water should be wholesome for consumption.
In addition, he said the place where the birds are kept be airy and properly ventilated with enough opening so that they would not suffocate.
According to him, this was a period of “heat stress” and such measures were needed to check any even tualities.
He further highlighted that the birds be given vitamins from time to time even as he said the birds’ droppings be cleared regularly to avoid infection.