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Treat our fout legged animal as part of your family
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Train your fur friends well and they will serve you well.
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13/07/2023

This is what keeps us going in face of the challenges. It gives us Joy when you are happy and your pets are doing well. At Zion, we are committed to the safety of your animals.You can trust us with your animals. ZION Vet. , Your animals are safe.

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04/06/2021

*BEAK TRIMMING*
By Dr.wageti
*Adamore Nig Ltd sole importer of Kepro products*

This means removal of part of the lower and upper beak of the birds. It is commonly known to Chicken but also applies to Turkey and quails. Sometimes it's inaccurately referred to as Debeaking, this seems wrong since it's only part of the beak that's removed.
In chicken, beak trimming can be done at Day old, 6 weeks or advisable at not later than 12
weeks. Reason being, at this stage the reaction to stress is too low, blood loss is minimal and
birds can easily regain normal oral activities. The later the trimming the more stressful the
operation.
Beak trimming is done to reduce the impact of cannibalism, reduce egg eating and feather
pecking.
When trimming, extra care Must be taken to avoid more or less of it both of which have strong effects to the over all performance of the flock. If done incorrectly, it might reduce birds ability to eat/drink, short and/or long term stress, re****ed growth all of which can cause reduction in production.
NB *Please consult your vet/technical person for a better operation.*
As a matter of birds welfare, the operation sounds cruel but this cruelty is outweighed by vices that birds exhibit if not trimmed. *It's therefore recommended that triminmg should be done by experienced personnel to avoid compromising birds welfare, maintain the health of the birds and avoid effects on production.*

Beak trimming is done
using:

*HOT BLADE TRIMMING*
Here beaks are cut with electrically heated blades (cherry-red colour) and pieces removed immediately. The blade cuts and cauterize the trimmed surface immediately thus avoiding blood losses.
This method is more affordable and accessible especially on contract basis and also in most farms though needs an experienced personnel to perform. The system is relatively faster, efficient and adjustable.

*INFRARED TRIMMING*
In this system beak tissues are subjected to non-contact high intensity infrared sources. The beak surfaces remain intact for the first few days but slowly erodes later. This method is more efficient and fast although not affordable especially to medium-size farmers. Also in case of re-trimming, you will still need the hot blade method.
Its is the most recommended method in modern day farming but sophisticated and quite expensive to install.
*
COLD BLADE TRIMMING (scissors and knives).*
Here beaks are physically cut with sharp knives and/or scissors. It is the cheapest method of trimming. *This system is so rudimentary, time consuming and jeopardises birds welfare. There are risks of uncontrolled fatal blood losses. Its disregarded except where unavoidable.*

*Alternatively* .
Genetics is being modified to come up with species that are less aggressive with low cannibalistic tendencies as an alternative to beak trimming.

*GUIDELINE DURING BEAK TRIMMING*
● Reduce the amount of light in the poultry house(dim white light is recommended) such that birds do not see one another clearly. It can help to reduce aggressiveness. *Talk to your vet for appropriate light regulations as excessively low light has effects on eyes.*
● Give electrolysed vitamin supplements like *VITAMINOTRACE ORAL/POWERVIT/ADAMINOLYTE* to birds pre and post trimming to combat the effects of stress. Vitamin k is a must.
● Ensure balanced diet. Provide adequate calcium, manganese, Zinc, copper, cobalt (these are found in premixes so watch out for the type you are using), amino acids (more so methionine) phosphorus. Talk to your nutritionist for advice.
● Trim beaks only when birds are in normal conditions. *Don't trim sick birds*
● Trim ⅔ of the upper beak and at least ⅓ of the lower beak. *Poor trimming will cause long and short term effects to the birds.*
● Early trimming help birds regain their normal oral behaviours earlier.
● *Please increase the feeds in the feeders for at least the first 10 hours post-trimming for birds to get used.*
● Avail fresh clean drinking water in the house when trimming. It helps birds to lower temperatures in the body facilitating coagulation.
● Please ensure correct stocking density to avoid overcrowded flocks. This will also help in reducing effects of cannibalism and pecking.
● Avoid beak trimming during hottest part of the day.

Thank you

Dr.Wageti
Adamore Nig.Ltd

02/06/2021

*BEAK TRIMMING*
By Dr.wageti
*Adamore Nig Ltd sole importer of Kepro products*

This means removal of part of the lower and upper beak of the birds. It is commonly known to Chicken but also applies to Turkey and quails. Sometimes it's inaccurately referred to as Debeaking, this seems wrong since it's only part of the beak that's removed.
In chicken, beak trimming can be done at Day old, 6 weeks or advisable at not later than 12
weeks. Reason being, at this stage the reaction to stress is too low, blood loss is minimal and
birds can easily regain normal oral activities. The later the trimming the more stressful the
operation.
Beak trimming is done to reduce the impact of cannibalism, reduce egg eating and feather
pecking.
When trimming, extra care Must be taken to avoid more or less of it both of which have strong effects to the over all performance of the flock. If done incorrectly, it might reduce birds ability to eat/drink, short and/or long term stress, re****ed growth all of which can cause reduction in production.
NB *Please consult your vet/technical person for a better operation.*
As a matter of birds welfare, the operation sounds cruel but this cruelty is outweighed by vices that birds exhibit if not trimmed. *It's therefore recommended that triminmg should be done by experienced personnel to avoid compromising birds welfare, maintain the health of the birds and avoid effects on production.*

Beak trimming is done
using:

*HOT BLADE TRIMMING*
Here beaks are cut with electrically heated blades (cherry-red colour) and pieces removed immediately. The blade cuts and cauterize the trimmed surface immediately thus avoiding blood losses.
This method is more affordable and accessible especially on contract basis and also in most farms though needs an experienced personnel to perform. The system is relatively faster, efficient and adjustable.

*INFRARED TRIMMING*
In this system beak tissues are subjected to non-contact high intensity infrared sources. The beak surfaces remain intact for the first few days but slowly erodes later. This method is more efficient and fast although not affordable especially to medium-size farmers. Also in case of re-trimming, you will still need the hot blade method.
Its is the most recommended method in modern day farming but sophisticated and quite expensive to install.
*
COLD BLADE TRIMMING (scissors and knives).*
Here beaks are physically cut with sharp knives and/or scissors. It is the cheapest method of trimming. *This system is so rudimentary, time consuming and jeopardises birds welfare. There are risks of uncontrolled fatal blood losses. Its disregarded except where unavoidable.*

*Alternatively* .
Genetics is being modified to come up with species that are less aggressive with low cannibalistic tendencies as an alternative to beak trimming.

*GUIDELINE DURING BEAK TRIMMING*
● Reduce the amount of light in the poultry house(dim white light is recommended) such that birds do not see one another clearly. It can help to reduce aggressiveness. *Talk to your vet for appropriate light regulations as excessively low light has effects on eyes.*
● Give electrolysed vitamin supplements like *VITAMINOTRACE ORAL/POWERVIT/ADAMINOLYTE* to birds pre and post trimming to combat the effects of stress. Vitamin k is a must.
● Ensure balanced diet. Provide adequate calcium, manganese, Zinc, copper, cobalt (these are found in premixes so watch out for the type you are using), amino acids (more so methionine) phosphorus. Talk to your nutritionist for advice.
● Trim beaks only when birds are in normal conditions. *Don't trim sick birds*
● Trim ⅔ of the upper beak and at least ⅓ of the lower beak. *Poor trimming will cause long and short term effects to the birds.*
● Early trimming help birds regain their normal oral behaviours earlier.
● *Please increase the feeds in the feeders for at least the first 10 hours post-trimming for birds to get used.*
● Avail fresh clean drinking water in the house when trimming. It helps birds to lower temperatures in the body facilitating coagulation.
● Please ensure correct stocking density to avoid overcrowded flocks. This will also help in reducing effects of cannibalism and pecking.
● Avoid beak trimming during hottest part of the day.

Thank you

Dr.Wageti
Adamore Nig.Ltd

15/05/2021

The Attraction, Subtlety, and Danger of Quackery

Patronizing a quack is like swimming in an ocean with sharks--- Dr Tunji Nasir
A good man regardeth the life of his beast--- Proverbs 10:12

Quackery is a terminology commonly used in medical and other allied professions.
Sharp practices carried out by quacks is seen in all discipline of life.

Quacks that encroach on the veterinary and poultry practice sector seems to be having a field day and smooth ride.

Veterinary quacks are individuals who are not trained or qualified and hence not licensed by the law to treat animals, prescribe and distribute restricted drugs.

Quacks impersonate the identity of trained and qualified veterinary doctors.
They camouflage as persons who are skilful in the art of disease diagnosis.

The emergence and persistence of quackery in the animal health industry can be attributed to several factors:

! Desperate for survival as a result of economic hardship.

!! The paucity of trained animal health professionals. There seems to be a shortage of qualified personnel to meet the teeming demand for health services.

!!! Negligence and lack of dedication on the part of veterinarians, making clients or animal owners turn to quacks who feign as dedicated professionals.

!!!! Unwittingly training of laymen as auxiliary staff who practice unmonitored.

!!!!! Greediness for quick gain, as many believe that the vet profession is lucrative.

!!!!!! Quacks are perceived to be more affordable.

Discerning quacks may be a trait not at everyone disposal.
Since they endanger the future of the livestock and Pet industry, it is of immense good to be able to identify quacks.
It has been said that by their fruits, you shall know them.

Quacks are bold despite incompetence.
They manipulate clients and livestock owners for selfish intentions, having nothing to lose.
Impersonators offer quick fixes to complex problems. They are simplistic in their approach.

Professional pretenders claim to possess instant solutions.
They offer 'magical' remedies to every problem.
Many quacks do not leave records because they do not want to be traced or for want of knowledge as to how to write clinical reports.

Quacks undermine professionals before clients.
I have met untrained people who claim to know ten times more than any veterinarian, yet they make obvious blunders in simple situations.

Most quacks do not have a traceable office, hence they will most often offer home services, (this is not intended to undermine ambulatory services).
Quacks take one idea and apply it to all kinds of diseases without reference to their origin.
Some administer one remedy for all possible diseases.

Dear farmer and livestock owner, patronising quacks put your investment at risk.
Quacks make the wrong diagnosis and make you spend your hard-earned money on a 'placebo'.

The next time someone offers to give your animal any form of health services, it may be a great idea to demand his license.

I intend that this post do not offend anyone, rather it should help make our society saner.

Dr Okwulu S.D