7 Plants to Boost the Poultry Immune System Naturally

THE 7 PLANTS THAT STRENGTHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF POULTRY IN GENERAL.

Controlling avian diseases is a key factor in mastering production and profitability. Preventing or treating certain diseases can turn out to be very expensive with the use of chemicals. Here are 7 plants capable of boosting your birds' immune system, in order to prevent diseases at a lower cost:

African plants against viral diseases

• Kinkeliba (Combretum micranthum): This tree is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Its leaves can be prepared as a decoction and added to the poultry's water.

• Moringa (Moringa oleifera): Moringa leaves and seeds are rich in nutrients and antioxidants, helping to strengthen the immune system of poultry. They can be added as a powder to the birds' feed.

• Baobab (Adansonia digitata): The pulp of the baobab fruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, boosting immunity. It can be mixed into the poultry's feed or water.

4 Neem (Azadirachta indica): Neem leaves possess antiviral and immune-boosting properties. They can be used as a powder or extract to strengthen birds' resistance to Gumboro disease.

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help reduce damage to the immune system caused by Gumboro disease. It can be administered fresh, powdered, or as an extract.

• Garlic (Allium sativum): Garlic is known for its antiviral and immune-boosting properties. It can be administered fresh, as a powder, or in extract form to the poultry's feed or water.

• (VERNONIA) To deworm your poultry and livestock, use vernonia, shiwaka in Hausa and Touma in Zarma. That is, incorporate the leaves of this shrub into poultry/livestock feed

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