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Area of Science:

  • Poultry Science
  • Animal Health
  • Veterinary Pathology

Background:

  • Day-old chick placement and management critically influence first-week mortality (FWM) and layer welfare.
  • High FWM rates indicate potential issues in early life management and health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes and impact of FWM in commercial layer flocks.
  • To identify key pathogens and risk factors associated with FWM.
  • To establish a predictive model for total rearing mortality based on FWM.

Main Methods:

  • Post-mortem examination of 983 chickens from 50 layer flocks.
  • Bacterial pathogen identification (Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis).
  • Statistical analysis of FWM correlations with total mortality and flock uniformity.
  • Genetic characterization of identified bacterial pathogens.

Main Results:

  • Infectious causes accounted for 50% of FWM; non-infectious causes included dehydration and visceral gout.
  • Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis were the primary bacterial pathogens linked to FWM.
  • A significant correlation was found between FWM and total rearing mortality, enabling predictive modeling.
  • No significant correlation was observed between FWM and flock uniformity at 1-2 weeks or 15 weeks of age.
  • Genetic analysis indicated a polyclonal nature of infections, suggesting multiple infection sources.

Conclusions:

  • Minimizing FWM to below 1% is crucial for improving overall flock health and reducing total mortality.
  • Effective early management and biosecurity are essential to control E. coli and E. faecalis infections.
  • FWM serves as a valuable indicator for predicting and managing rearing period mortality.