Aspergillosis is a serious fungal disease threatening poultry health, especially young chicks. It damages the respiratory system, reduces productivity, and increases mortality. Clean air saves flocks.

The disease develops when birds inhale fungal spores from mouldy litter, contaminated feed, or poorly ventilated housing. Early prevention limits infection and protects performance. Good hygiene prevents outbreaks.

Affected birds may gasp, cough, breathe with difficulty, lose appetite, and grow poorly. Severe infections cause weakness, blindness, and death if untreated. Early recognition saves lives.

Prevent mould growth through proper feed storage, dry litter, adequate ventilation, regular cleaning, and effective biosecurity. Healthy environments reduce fungal exposure and disease risks. Prevention costs less.

Successful poultry farming depends on preventing aspergillosis through sound management and continuous monitoring. Healthy birds reward farmers with better productivity, profitability, and sustainable enterprise growth. Healthy management ensures success.

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