VETERINARY
Poultry veterinarian – professional support for breeders
Specialised veterinary care for poultry
Veterinary Support is a specialist veterinary clinic for poultry established by veterinarian Marcin Michalski in Lublin. We provide professional veterinary care for breeding flocks, broiler chickens and hatcheries. We have our own team that carries out vaccinations on farms and hatcheries.
Effective prevention of infectious diseases
We pay particular attention to the prevention of infectious diseases and zootechnical aspects of poultry farming. We cooperate with accredited veterinary laboratories as well as companies producing autogenous vaccines. We work with autogenous vaccines prepared individually for each farm from pathogens isolated from successive flocks of birds. Protective vaccinations are determined individually for each farm based on the farm’s history and current local threats.
We perform vaccinations using the following techniques:
- in drinking water
- fine particle spray
- coarse spray
- subcutaneous injections
- intramuscular injections
- subconjunctival
- to the wing membrane
Diagnosis and treatment of poultry
We have our own laboratory facilities. The ability to perform basic microbiological tests allows us to implement targeted antibiotic therapy using the most effective pharmacological agents. We archive sera in each production cycle.
- We collect blood for serological testing and swabs for molecular testing.
- We interpret and evaluate the results of serological and other diagnostic tests
- We perform autopsies on birds (depending on the needs, we collect material for microbiological, histopathological and parasitological tests).
Scope of services provided by a poultry veterinarian
A poultry veterinarian is responsible for comprehensive health supervision of broiler flocks, breeding flocks and hatcheries. The scope of services includes:
- continuous monitoring of flock health,
- development of biosecurity programmes,
- quality control of broiler hatching eggs,
- health assessment of day-old chicks,
- analysis of production indicators,
- support in crisis situations (sudden drops in egg production, increased mortality).
Regular veterinary supervision allows production losses to be reduced by up to several percent over the breeding cycle.
The veterinarian and broiler hatching eggs
Supervision of breeding flocks has a direct impact on the quality of hatching eggs. The poultry veterinarian monitors:
- the health status of parent flocks,
- vaccination programmes,
- the occurrence of Salmonella spp.,
- egg disinfection procedures,
- storage conditions for hatching eggs.
Proper supervision increases hatchability stability and improves the quality of broiler chicks.
Biosecurity on poultry farms
Biosecurity is the foundation of modern poultry production. It includes:
- control of the movement of people and vehicles,
- disinfection of premises and equipment,
- monitoring of water purity,
- assessment of epidemiological risks,
- crisis response procedures.
Effective biosecurity minimises the risk of infectious disease outbreaks and production downtime.
Support for hatcheries and chick producers
A poultry veterinarian cooperates with hatcheries in the following areas:
- quality control of hatching eggs,
- assessment of day-old chicks,
- analysis of hatchability results,
- optimisation of transport conditions,
- preparation of veterinary documentation for export.
Professional veterinary supervision is crucial in domestic and international trade.
(FAQ) Frequently asked questions
When does a farm require constant veterinary supervision?
In the case of commercial broiler production and breeding flocks, constant veterinary care is essential to maintain stable production parameters.
Does a veterinary surgeon supervise the disinfection of hatching eggs?
Yes, egg disinfection procedures should be established and monitored by a poultry veterinarian.
How often are herd tests carried out?
The frequency of testing depends on the size of the farm and the production system, but monitoring should be continuous.