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How to keep poults in the best of health

The problems being caused by avian influenza (AI) in the UK and abroad have once again underlined the importance of biosecurity and best practice. Not only in the prevention of notifiable viruses and diseases such as AI, but in the prevention and treatment of many of the more common gamebird ailments. If we can reduce the occurrence and the spread through best practice, and as a result reduce our reliance on antibiotics and medicines, it can only be for the greater good.

Ensuring your stock is healthy when it is delivered is always a good starting point and, while I

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