Join Kenny Troiano and Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian from UC Davis, as they discuss the devastating effects of Worms. We all know about worms, and how they can affect the health of our strains. However, many don’t realize that they are over-worming their birds, using toxic drugs and pesticides. In this episode we are going to talk about the various worms, and their effects on our fowl, and how to control them. We are also going to talk about the effects of the medications and wormers have on our fowl. In short, we will learn how to protect our fowl, and how often we should use wormers. This is a show you do not want to miss!
Bred to Perfection
Ep157 – The Dangers of Defects
Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they talk about defects and why they are detrimental to the success and future of our strain, and why it’s important to recognize and cull all fowl expressing defects. The truth is, most breeders are not aware of half the defects that exist. It could be sitting right in front of them, and they would not see it. Are they just yard blind, or just unaware of what they are looking at, not knowing it’s, in fact, a defect. In this episode we will discuss just that. We will talk about many of the defects that exist, the importance of locating and recognizing these defects, and why it’s important to cull them. We will even talk about ways to improve a strain that is affected by defects. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss. I know you will enjoy this episode, and learn a lot too.
Ep156 – Why 85 Percent of the Breeders are on the Wrong Path
In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we will talk about why 85 percent of all breeders are failing to create or improve their strains. We will it break down into 4 separate categories, such as: The Ignorant Breeder, The Neglectful Breeder, The Mixer and Cross-breeders, And, the Accidental Breeder, and discuss who they are and ways to improving them, and why some will succeed and others will fail. There’s a lot of good information packed into this episode that I know you will not want to miss.
Ep155 – WHY BREEDING PROGRAMS ARE SO IMPORTANT
Join us as we discuss the truth about breeding programs, and why they are so important in the creation, improvement, and maintaining of a strain. Everyone knows about outcrossing, backcrossing, inbreeding, line-breeding, and infusion. But, no one knows why they are doing it, or when they should do it. They think those methods are the means to the end, when in reality, they are only tools used in a larger, more complete breeding program.
Ep154 – Infectious Coryza with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian from UC Davis, about Infectious Coryza. Unfortunately, this is a disease found in many backyards’ flocks, and one that is highly misunderstood. Dr. Gallardo will talk with us about how the disease is transmitted, and how to prevent exposer. We will also discuss whether or not it’s good practice to vaccinate for coryza, and which medications are most effective to treat the disease. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss.