Kabanyolo Poultry Farmers Tipped On Better Productivity
By Stephen Wandera Ouma
Kabanyolo Poultry farmers are advised to exercise the highest level of hygiene and ensure a balanced diet and vaccination for their birds. Dr David Kibiike, a director of Eaglevet Uganda Ltd says the practice guarantees better bird and egg productivity.
“Ensure you have a brooder with good air circulation, practice good hygiene, feed the birds on a balanced diet and vaccinate the birds on time. These measures will safeguard your birds from infection and deliver better yields, “he said.
Speaking at a training session on profitable farming at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK), Wakiso district, Dr Kibiiki advised farmers to ensure and prioritize poultry welfare and vaccination.
“Look at poultry welfare that is hunger, stress, environment pressure, fear, and vaccination. however, some farmers undertake self-medication. New Castle, infectious bronchitis, foil pox, typhoid, and foil cholera are some of the common diseases that should be vaccinated against,” he added.
“The day after receiving chicks from a brooder, vaccinate them against the new castle, two weeks later, against infectious bronchitis and foil pox after three months, “Dr Kibiiki elaborates.
He also warned against buying poultry drugs from unregulated drug dealers, “Eaglevet Uganda is a registered company, committed to providing exceptional service to all farmers on the market and beyond. We have all the vaccines and drugs to take care of your birds and take pride in our vision of ensuring that every farmer is catered for with the utmost care.”
He said Eaglevet believes that farmers deserve the best, the reason it strives to deliver to the utmost, “We are passionate about supporting farmers in their agricultural journey and providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and expertise to succeed. Join us and experience the highest level of service and support for your farming needs.”
He promised to offer more training sessions for the farmers and also cautioned farmers against con men selling fake drugs, “Fake drugs compromise the birds and eggs quality you produce for the market.”
The training sponsored by the Korea Agribusiness Innovation Center (K-ABIC) conducted a tour of the MUARIK farm for the participants’ first-hand learning experience.
The farmers were encouraged to visit the institute some more to acquire more skills. It is 19 kilometers from Kampala City along Gayaza Namulonge Road, about 2km from Gayaza Township.
K-ABIC is a project under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) that promotes youth entrepreneurs’ development by raising farmer incomes and helping young people start businesses in agriculture.
