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There are several reasons why you shouldn’t set misshapen eggs for hatching: 1. **Reduced Hatching Success**: Misshapen eggs often have irregularities in their internal structure or nutrient distribution, making it difficult for the embryo to develop properly. This can result in a lower hatch rate, meaning fewer chicks successfully hatch from misshapen eggs. 2. **Developmental…

Osmoregulation is the ability of a cell to maintain its structure and function by controlling the movement of water into and out of the cell, without altering mitochondrial cellular metabolism. Changes in cellular water volume can affect intracellular ionic strength and, consequently, the conformation of proteins and enzymes. Therefore, cell homeostasis is important when exposed…

Dear Poultry Farmer, Fowl Pox is a contagious viral disease of poultry. Mainly chicks are more susceptible and mortality rate is higher in this disease. Fowl pox is a viral infection that impacts chickens and other avian species. It is caused by viruses of the family Poxviridae and the genus Avipoxvirus. The disease is highly…

The microbiological quality of the feed is a factor of great importance in animal production because of its impact on productivity and health status of the animals. Risk factors may cause contamination: pressure, temperature, humidity, oxygen, and light Major concerns : Clostridium perfringens, Salmonella spp., E. coli and fungal genera like Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Fusarium…