The problem of chick mortality is a great challenge for breeders and it can lead to huge losses that may kill the breeder. Therefore, in this article we review what are the reasons for chick mortality in order to raise awareness of breeders and take the necessary caution and precautions to avoid the occurrence of this problem.
Omphalitis and yolk sac infection. This infection appears in the form of infections in the navel area (abdominal bulges), inflammation of the yolk sac and delay in its absorption, which leads to weak chick and early death.
Yolk sac infection and omphalitis are non-communicable bacterial diseases and are classified as non-communicable diseases
Because it is not transmitted from one infected bird to another, as the infection takes place mainly in the hatching rooms
How is omphalitis diagnosed?
: of the most important indications
It is the appearance of the disease immediately after the arrival of the chicks during the first days
Chicks are lethargic and do not tend to move
and not active
The eyes are not bright
Looking at the abdominal region, it is noted that there is moisture around the navel and flatulence
Birds tend to congregate around the fireplace
In order to treat birds with navel infection, it is recommended to use a broad-spectrum antibiotic during the first five days of the chicks' life
Treatment may not work, and it is preferable to take only preventive measures
1) Purchase chicks from reliable and infection-free sources
2) Eggs intended for hatching must be cleaned, washed and sterilized
3) Cleaning the hatcheries
4) Chicks reception areas must be free of pollution
