The ceca (plural form of cecum) are two blind pouches located where the small and large intestines join. Some of the water remaining in the digested material is reabsorbed here. Another important function of the ceca is the fermentation of any remaining coarse materials.
Necrotic Enteritis DiseaseNecroticenteritis is an acute disease that produces a marked destruction of the intestinal lining of the digestive tract. Common field names (rot gut, crud and cauliflower gut) accurately describe the condition. The cause of the disease is Clostridium perfringens,…
Trichomoniasis Disease Trichomoniasis is a parasitic protozoan disease that affects domestic fowl, pigeons, doves, and hawks. It occurs in the digestive as either the ‘lower’ form, which is characterised by depression, weight loss and watery yellow diar
The 9 Raila-Ruto petition issues The Supreme court has rejected one petition and consolidated all the 9 petitions files to relating to the the 2022 presidential elections and from them crafted nine issues for determination. These are Did the technology deployed by the IEBC meet…
Poultry Lice parasites The primary effects of lice on their hosts are the irritations they cause. The birds become restless and do not feed or sleep well. They may injure themselves or damage their feathers by pecking or scratching areas irritated by lice.…
Tapeworms parasites Tapeworms or cestodes are flattened, ribbon-shaped worms composed of numerous segments or division. Tapeworms vary in size from very small to several inches in length. The head or anterior end is much smaller than the rest of the body. Since…
How to Brood Chicks Day-old chicks are very delicate. If not well handled, the farmer can expect a lot of trouble from the ensuing flock. Learn how to brood chicks properly and you will have a happy flock. A happy flock is a happy…
