Fowl Typhoid DiseaseFowl typhoid is an infectious, contagious bacterial disease that is usually acute but sometimes chronic. It affects most domestic and wild fowl including chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, pheasants and other game birds. It must not be confused with typhoid fever…
Marek's Disease (Visceral Leukosis) Marek's disease is characteristically a disease of young chickens but older birds can also be affected. In contrast to the lymphoid leukosis tumor response, Marek's disease may be observed in more diverse locations. Marek's disease is caused by a virus…
Fowl Tick (Blue Bug) parasites The Fowl Tick (Argas persicus) may be a serious parasite of poultry if it becomes numerous in poultry houses or on poultry ranges. The tick is a blood-sucker, and when present in large numbers it results in weakened birds, reduced…
Salmonellosis Disease in poultrySalmonella infections in poultry can be divided into host specific infections and non-host specific infections. Host specific infections Pullorum disease Infections with Salmonella pullorum usually cause very high mortality in young chickens and turkeys within the first 2 - 3…
Anzisha Awards What is Anzisha Prize Program? The Anzisha Prize Program is a partnership between African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation. It aims to increase the number of young (15 to 22 years) job generative entrepreneurs in Africa. If you are you…
Who needs voice training Hundreds of people from around the world secure seats to join virtual retreats where they better their voices. Why do they do it and who are they? Recently I looked through a comment log of one major voice trainer. The…
