Field incidence of problems – Grant Hayes (Slatehall Veterinary Practice)

Learning objectives:

• Describe the key diseases and/or problems associated with broiler chicken production at various stages/age of development.
• Discuss the main reasons why broiler chicken carcasses are rejected at the abattoir.
• Propose a list of equipment which would typically be used by poultry veterinarians for outbreak investigations and routine inspections.
• Describe some of the poor management practices and environmental issues which can contribute to the development of production problems.