Chronic respiratory disease silently reduces poultry productivity, affecting flock health, growth, and profitability. Early recognition and prompt action prevent devastating economic losses. Healthy flocks sustain success.

Mycoplasma gallisepticum spreads through infected birds, contaminated equipment, poor ventilation, and inadequate biosecurity. Rapid transmission threatens both commercial and backyard poultry enterprises. Prevention starts with vigilance.

Affected birds commonly develop coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, swollen eyes, breathing difficulties, reduced weight gain, and declining egg production, lowering overall farm performance. Early diagnosis saves flocks.

Maintaining clean housing, adequate ventilation, strict biosecurity, quality nutrition, and timely veterinary treatment significantly reduces disease outbreaks and protects long-term farm productivity. Good management preserves profits.

Every poultry farmer should prioritize respiratory health through consistent monitoring and preventive practices. Healthy birds deliver better performance, stronger profits, and sustainable farming success. Protection begins today.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view