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Poultry Mite (Dermanyssus Gallinae): A Threat to Poultry

The poultry mite is a small ectoparasite that feeds on the blood of birds, leading to reduced welfare and productivity. Characteristics of the mite include an oval shape, variable color, and quick movement without wings. They can survive up to 10 months without food. The presence of poultry mites causes stress, fatigue, and a decrease in egg production, leading to an increase in second-grade eggs and anemia. Financially, this can result in significant losses due to reduced production and increased costs for medication and treatment.

  • Solution:Supplementary Animal Feed
  • Farm:Laying Hens, Rearing, Parent Stock
  • Product :Hensupp

Resultaat: Hensupp is a plant-based feed supplement that strengthens the natural resistance of laying hens and helps mitigate the effects of poultry mites. The product supports the health of the hens and contributes to a healthier poultry flock, helping to prevent financial losses caused by poultry mites.

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Optimal Animal Health and Welfare for Maximum Farm Performance in Poultry Farming

In poultry farming, it is essential that the health of the chickens is optimal. Dosers offers – based on data and analyses – the right solution to actively contribute to animal health, which also has a positive effect on animal welfare. Animal health and welfare are measurable. From thorough analysis to a targeted action plan, from precise control to complete aftercare, Dosers supports every step of the process.

  • Solution:Supplementary Animal Feed
  • Farm:Laying Hens, Rearing, Parent Stock
  • Product:Hensupp, Virupp, Nearupp

Resultaat: Supplementary animal feed in two variants:
Hensupp, a supplementary feed. This is a plant-based product that positively contributes to the welfare of the chickens.
Virupp, a mineral-rich supplementary feed. A plant-based product that strongly contributes to the health of the chickens.

Heat Stress in Poultry Farming

Heat Stress in Poultry
High temperatures combined with increased humidity can have significant negative effects on both the welfare and production results of chickens. When the sum of these parameters (temperature and humidity) reaches a value of 110 or higher, heat stress occurs. In this state, the animals cannot effectively lose body heat, leading to physiological stress. This can manifest as reduced feeding behavior, decreased egg production, poorer eggshell quality, and an increased risk of diseases. Additionally, water consumption increases, and severe heat stress can even lead to mortality.

Recognizing and preventing heat stress in time is crucial to safeguarding both animal health and farm performance. Measures such as improved ventilation, cooling systems, and adjusted nutrition can help reduce heat stress and minimize its impact on the animals.

  • Solution:Complementary feed and/or mist cooling
  • Farm:Laying Hens, Rearing, Parent Stock
  • Product:Thermupp, Virupp, Misting Cooling

Resultaat: Water demand increases at higher temperatures.
Thermupp, due to increased water intake, the animal excretes more salts through urine, which can lead to electrolyte deficiencies. Thermupp is a powdered supplementary feed for stabilization.
Misting Cooling, heat stress will be a thing of the past this summer with Dosers’ high-pressure misting cooling system. This maintains both results and working conditions. Dosers misting cooling system is easy to apply and your investment will be recouped in about one year.

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Clean Drinking Water: Essential for Optimal Animal Health and Production

Clean drinking water is crucial for the health and functioning of poultry. A 2012 Health Service study shows that as much as 34% of animal drinking water does not meet the standards for healthy drinking water. Insufficient or contaminated water can lead to health problems, reduced growth, and poorer production performance.

For laying hens, sufficient intake of clean, healthy drinking water results in higher and longer-lasting egg production, as well as improved egg quality. For broilers, clean drinking water contributes to healthy growth, better feed conversion, and fewer disease outbreaks. In addition to ensuring water quality, regular cleaning of drinking water systems and monitoring of water sources are essential to guarantee optimal performance and reduce heat stress.
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mproving water quality not only contributes to the welfare of the animals but also to better farm performance.

  • Solution:Water Purification, Cleaning of Drinking Water Systems
  • Boerderij:Poultry Farming, Pig Farming, Cattle Farming
  • Product:Cleanupp Aqua, Water Purification

Resultaat: Unhealthy drinking water directly impacts animal welfare and farm production. Dosers works with renowned laboratories to perform the correct analyses. Based on the principle of "measuring is knowing," an advice plan is drawn up, which is then implemented at the farm level.

Eggshell Quality and Financial Impact

In the poultry sector, eggshell quality is an important factor that influences profitability. Poor eggshell quality leads to more broken or damaged eggs, resulting in production loss, additional processing costs, and possibly negative customer reviews. Factors such as nutrition, living conditions of the chickens, the age of the laying hens, and health problems can negatively affect eggshell quality. These problems not only cause financial losses but can also harm the producer's reputation.
Solution Directions:
1. Optimize nutrition with more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
2. Improve living conditions to reduce stress.
3. Health management through regular veterinary care and preventive measures.
4. Management of laying hens by optimizing production phases as the chickens age.
This approach can limit financial losses and increase productivity

  • Solution:Supplementary Animal Feed
  • Farm:Laying Hens, Parent Stock
  • Product:Eggsupp

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