What measures are to be implemented for reducing ammonia levels in sheds?
Try to keep litter dry by 1) by regular raking of litter, 2) Avoiding water spillage, 3) Changing places of drinkers every day 4) providing adequate ventilation in sheds. 5) preventing loose droppings. Certain products are available in market for reducing ammonia in shed. These products can be mixed in litter as per directions of the manufacturers. • In case of bacterial diseases, even if the treatment is given based on ABST, sometimes there is no response. Why? Sometimes there is quick change in the sensitivity of bacterial organisms to the anti-bacterials. Sensitivity test (ABST) requires three days and bacteria may have changed their sensitivity during this period. • What are the reasons for ascites and how to control? Rapid growth, lack of ventilation, excess salt in feed, poor quality of protiens in feed, heavy round worm infestation are few of many reasons for ascites. Control will depend on the causative factor. • HOW Late MD vaccine can be done? First dose of MD vaccine is done
