FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the General recommendations for Breeder Farming?
- The golden rule of breeder management is to have one age and one breed per site, so as to follow the "all-in, all-out" principle. The choice of the site for the farm, as well as the layout of the houses must aim at keeping them free from any source of contamination. A changing room should be made available at the entrance of the site. It must be used by everybody entering the farm (a shower and change of clothes).
When the old flock is removed and before the arrival of the new flock, all houses and equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected according to strict procedures and protocols. This should be followed by a resting period of at least 10 days.

What is recommended stocking density on floor & cages?
- The Recommended stocking density for Cage is 310 sq cm (48sq in) and for Floor it is 930 sq cm (1 sq ft)

What is recommended feeding space?
- The recommended feeding space for Cage is 5cm/bird (2"/bird) and for Floor it is 8cm/bird (3”/bird) OR 1 pan/20 birds

What is recommended drinking space?
- The recommended drinking space is 2.5cm/bird (1"/bird) for Trough OR 1 Cup/Nipple per 8 birds OR 1 Fountain per 50 birds.

What is bird flu?
- Bird Flu or Avian influenza usually refers to influenza ‘A’ viruses found chiefly in birds, but infections can occur in humans. The risk is generally low to most people, because the viruses do not usually infect humans. However,confirmed cases of human infection have been reported since 1997.

Do avian influenza viruses infect humans?
- There are many different subtypes of type ‘A’ influenza viruses. There are 16 known HA subtypes and 9 known NA subtypes of influenza ‘A’ viruses. Usually “avian influenza virus” refers to influenza ‘A’ viruses found chiefly in birds, but infections with these viruses can occur in humans. The risk from avian influenza is generally low to most people, because the viruses do not usually infect humans. Cases of avian influenza infection in humans have resulted from contact with infected poultry (e.g., domesticated chicken, ducks, and turkeys) or surfaces contaminated with secretion/excretions from infected birds. The spread of avian influenza viruses from one ill person to another has never been confirmed.

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