Assignment on antibiotic free chicken Introduction : "Antibiotic-free chicken" refers to poultry that has not been given antibiotics during its life. This designation usually means that the chicken was raised without the use of antibiotics in its feed, water, or as injections. The term is often used to address concerns about antibiotic resistance and to ensure that the meat is free from antibiotic residues. Bengal Meat always thinks about the consumer demand and meat quality. Now people are becoming aware and trying to avoid antibiotics. So thinking about the consumer they collect antibiotic free chicken from their contract farm and check its quality through testing and then market it. Farm visit and report: I went on a antibiotic free chicken farm visit at Dighalkadi with Sayed Zahid Hossain (LSP, Bengal meat). Below is the overall status of the firm Present status of farm: 1. Broiler: • Broiler :1200(22days) • DOC:2800 • Sonali:1200 2. Shed no: There are 5 sheds in the farm. • Brioler shed: 2 • Shonali shed: 1 • Brooder shed:1 • Isolation shed:1. 

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Assignment on antibiotic free chicken  
 
Introduction : 
"Antibiotic-free chicken" refers to poultry that has not been given antibiotics 
during its life. This designation usually means that the chicken was raised without 
the use of antibiotics in its feed, water, or as injections. The term is often used to 
address concerns about antibiotic resistance and to ensure that the meat is free 
from antibiotic residues. 
Bengal Meat always thinks about the consumer demand and meat quality. Now 
people are becoming aware and trying to avoid antibiotics. So thinking about the 
consumer they collect antibiotic free chicken from their contract farm and check 
its quality through testing and then market it. 
 
Farm visit and report: 
I went on a antibiotic free chicken farm visit at Dighalkadi with Sayed 
Zahid Hossain  (LSP, Bengal meat). Below is the overall status of the firm 
Present status of farm: 
1. Broiler:  
• Broiler :1200(22days) 
• DOC:2800 
• Sonali:1200 
 
2. Shed no: There are 5 sheds in the farm.  
• Brioler shed: 2 
• Shonali shed: 1 
• Brooder shed:1 
• Isolation shed:1

Health assessment : Physical observation • Activity -Narmal • Feathers -Clean • Movement -Normal • Breathing-Normal Biosecurity Measures: The farm employs good biosecurity practices with a two-gate entry system. Visitors must pass through a disinfectant foot bath located between the gates, minimizing the risk of bringing in pathogens. Farm security is generally good, although some areas of the shed boundaries lack proper protection, potentially allowing predator entry. The sheds are well-designed with an East-West orientation that promotes good ventilation for the birds. The existing shed boundaries provide good protection from predators in most areas.Litter of the shed is slightly wet due to weater condition.. 

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Health assessment : 
Physical observation  
• Activity -Narmal 
• Feathers -Clean 
• Movement -Normal  
• Breathing-Normal 
 
Biosecurity Measures: 
The farm employs good biosecurity practices with a two-gate entry system. 
Visitors must pass through a disinfectant foot bath located between the gates, 
minimizing the risk of bringing in pathogens. Farm security is generally good, 
although some areas of the shed boundaries lack proper protection, potentially 
allowing predator entry. 
The sheds are well-designed with an East-West orientation that promotes good 
ventilation for the birds. The existing shed boundaries provide good protection 
from predators in most areas.Litter of the shed is slightly wet due to weater 
condition.

Despite the minor shortcomings in shed boundaries, the farm demonstrates a strong commitment to biosecurity. Implementing additional predator-proof measures in vulnerable areas would further enhance biosecurity. Management : Housing system: • Housing type:Open shed • Direction:East-West • Roof:Gable type and in good condition.. 

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Despite the minor shortcomings in shed boundaries, the farm demonstrates a 
strong commitment to biosecurity. Implementing additional predator-proof 
measures in vulnerable areas would further enhance biosecurity. 
 
 
Management : 
Housing system: 
• Housing  type:Open shed 
• Direction:East-West  
• Roof:Gable type and in good condition.

Litter management : • Litter matarial used: Rice hulls • Litter condition:Good but slightly wet due to weather condition. • Ltter replace: After 5-6 days. Vaccination : Name of vaccine Time(day) BCRDV+IB 5 days Gumbro 11days Gumbro(booster) 17 days BCRDV 21 days Feeding system of the farm : The farm utilizes a combination of commercially produced feed along with specific supplements for the broilers.They practice • Commercial feed • Prebiotic • Probiotic • Vitamin Apart from this, neem leaves and turmeric are fed as an alternative to antibiotics.. 

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Litter management : 
• Litter matarial used: Rice hulls 
• Litter condition:Good but slightly wet due to weather condition. 
• Ltter replace: After 5-6 days. 
 
 
Vaccination : 
Name of vaccine  
Time(day) 
BCRDV+IB 
5 days 
Gumbro 
11days 
Gumbro(booster) 
17 days 
BCRDV 
21 days 
 
 
Feeding system of the farm :  
The farm utilizes a combination of commercially produced feed along with specific 
supplements for the broilers.They practice  
• Commercial feed 
• Prebiotic 
• Probiotic 
• Vitamin  
Apart from this, neem leaves and turmeric are fed as an alternative to antibiotics.

Medication : They do not use any antibiotics in Their farm. Cost analysis of previous flock: Bird:1200 Item Cost(tk) DOC(65*1200) 78000 Feed(57*3500) 199500 Supplement 4000 Total 281500 Item Ammount(tk) Bird sell(1055 birds) 268810 Total cost 281500 Loss 12690 *653.8kg sell 162tk per kg *1044.2kg sell 156tk per kg N.B: The farmer was saying that because the price of chicks was high, this batch was not profitable. But this is not always the case, sometimes such losses occur in broiler rearing, but if there is a profit in one or the other batch, it can be compensated. Bussiness analysis: As the cost of chicken rearing is high and the production is less than the standard antibiotic consumption, Bengal Meat collects from the farmers for Rs. 20 per kg more than the market price and provides technical advice on antibiotic free. 

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Medication  : 
They do not use any antibiotics in Their farm. 
 
Cost analysis of previous flock: 
Bird:1200  
Item 
Cost(tk) 
DOC(65*1200) 
78000 
Feed(57*3500) 
199500 
Supplement  
4000 
Total 
281500 
 
 
Item 
Ammount(tk) 
Bird sell(1055 birds) 268810 
Total cost 
281500 
Loss 
12690 
*653.8kg sell 162tk per kg 
*1044.2kg sell 156tk per kg 
N.B: The farmer was saying that because the price of chicks was high, this batch 
was not profitable. But this is not always the case, sometimes such losses occur in 
broiler rearing, but if there is a profit in one or the other batch, it can be 
compensated. 
 
Bussiness analysis: 
As the cost of chicken rearing is high and the production is less than the standard 
antibiotic consumption, Bengal Meat collects from the farmers for Rs. 20 per kg 
more than the market price and provides technical advice on antibiotic free

chicken rearing. Bengal Meat regularly tests and inspects farms to ensure quality, antibiotic-free meat. Conclusion: The visit to the antibiotic-free chicken farm at Dighalkadi provided a comprehensive overview of the practices and challenges associated with producing poultry without antibiotics. The farm's commitment to maintaining high standards of biosecurity, health, and management reflects its dedication to meeting consumer demands for antibiotic-free meat. The farm's infrastructure, including the well-maintained sheds and effective biosecurity measures, supports a healthy environment for the poultry, despite minor issues. Management practices, including regular vaccination schedules and a balanced diet of commercial feed supplemented with prebiotics, probiotics, and vitamins, contribute to the overall well-being of the flock. The use of alternative health measures, such as neem leaves and turmeric, highlights the farm's proactive approach to avoiding antibiotics.. 

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chicken rearing. Bengal Meat regularly tests and inspects farms to ensure quality, 
antibiotic-free meat. 
 
Conclusion: 
The visit to the antibiotic-free chicken farm at Dighalkadi provided a 
comprehensive overview of the practices and challenges associated with 
producing poultry without antibiotics. The farm's commitment to maintaining high 
standards of biosecurity, health, and management reflects its dedication to 
meeting consumer demands for antibiotic-free meat.  
The farm's infrastructure, including the well-maintained sheds and effective 
biosecurity measures, supports a healthy environment for the poultry, despite 
minor issues. 
Management practices, including regular vaccination schedules and a balanced 
diet of commercial feed supplemented with prebiotics, probiotics, and vitamins, 
contribute to the overall well-being of the flock. 
The use of alternative health measures, such as neem leaves and turmeric, 
highlights the farm's proactive approach to avoiding antibiotics.

Antibiotic free chicken