When a poultry farmer notices a sudden drop in egg production – every hour of uncertainty matters. Guesswork is costly, and delays can turn manageable issues into farm-wide crises. This is where veterinary diagnostic capabilities make all the difference –...
On a busy poultry farm, an unexplained drop in production can cause panic. Is it nutrition, disease, or environmental stress? For veterinarians, these moments call for more than guesswork – they require proof. That’s where veterinary diagnostic labs step in,...
It starts with one farm. A poultry farmer in KwaZulu-Natal notices a drop in egg production and unusual behaviour among his flock. Within days, more birds are affected. Word spreads to neighbouring farmers who begin to worry: is it nutrition, stress, or something more...
Salmonella is one of the most common pathogens affecting poultry and a major concern for food safety and public health. For poultry producers, understanding how to test chickens for salmonella is vital to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain flock health...
Coccidiosis in poultry is a common yet costly disease caused by protozoan parasites of the Eimeria genus. It affects the intestinal lining of chickens, leading to poor nutrient absorption, impaired growth, and even death in severe cases. Early identification and...
Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) is a highly contagious viral infection that targets the immune system of young chickens. It poses a serious threat to commercial poultry production, weakening birds’ immunity and increasing susceptibility to secondary infections....
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