Proper flock management decreases cellulitis – Minimising economical losses – Part 2

Poultry processing plants aim to achieve the highest possible number of high quality carcasses. Colibacillosis however, is a major cause of cellulitis, resulting in major economic losses, as described in the first part of this article in WP volume 26 nr. 09. Decreasing the incidence of this problem, starts with proper flock management. By Ing. Fabio G. Nunes , Poultry Processing Consultant, Curitiba, Brazil Among the diseases that cause skin problems in broilers and turkeys, cellulitis is among