Prophylactic care for goslings typically begins after they are transported to the brooding area. Once they have rested, they should be given access to water. For the first day, provide 5% multi-dimensional glucose or 5-8% sucrose water to boost energy levels and help eliminate meconium. On day two, offer 0.02% potassium permanganate solution to clean and disinfect the digestive tract. By day three, introduce 0.1% Andrographis and Radix (Daiqingye) water to detoxify and sterilize the stomach. From days four to seven, administer a combination of 0.02% oxytetracycline and doxycycline (10–20 mg) along with sand or other additives to prevent gastrointestinal diseases. If goslings show symptoms like loss of appetite, labored breathing, or abnormal feces, immediately give them 0.03% oxytetracycline or kanamycin mixed in water at a concentration of 30–120 mg per liter, twice daily for 2–3 days.
During the first three days, it’s best to provide warm water, ensuring that goslings drink at least 6–8 times daily. After long-distance transport or periods without water, dehydration is common. Signs include dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, dry skin on the ankles, fluffed feathers, and weight loss. In such cases, raise the brooding room temperature to 30–32°C. Soak fine leaves in 0.9% saline solution, let the goslings eat them, then feed them softened grains like millet or broken rice, and finally offer water. When dehydrated or extremely thirsty, limit initial water intake and gradually increase it to avoid water intoxication. One hour after drinking, begin feeding small grains soaked in water for about two hours, drained before offering. Alternatively, use half-baked rice or steamed cornmeal noodles, mixing with bran or cornmeal to create small particles. Sprinkle the feed on a mat or dark plastic sheet for easy access. Then introduce green feed. Feed 6–8 times daily, including 2–3 night feedings. Ensure consistent feeding schedules, avoiding overfeeding. After 2–3 days, transition to regular, measured feeding. At 4 days old, introduce 1% insoluble river sand (1–1.5 mm in size) to aid digestion. Rinse the sand or sterilize it before feeding, and repeat once a week. Always ensure feeders are available to prevent “garbage licking†and maintain good feed intake.
Temperature, humidity, and stocking density are critical during brooding. The ideal temperature should remain stable, avoiding sudden fluctuations. Hang a thermometer 8 cm above the bedding. Keep the environment as dry as possible to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal issues and coccidiosis. For 1–5 days: 27–28°C, 65–75% humidity, 15–20 per m² for medium/small geese, 12–15 for large ones. 6–10 days: 25–26°C, 60–65% humidity, 10–15 and 8–10 respectively. 11–15 days: 22–24°C, 60–65% humidity, 6–10 and 5–8. 16–20 days: 20–22°C, 65–70% humidity, 5–6 and 4–5.
Good ventilation and lighting improve growth and survival. Ensure fresh air by opening windows gradually if harmful gases are present. Maintain lighting for 24–23 hours for the first 3 days, reducing to 18 hours from 4–15 days, and then to natural light. Use 40W bulbs for 15m² in the first 7 days, and 25W bulbs after that, placed 2 meters above the birds.
Grazing areas should be close, flat, grassy, clean, and quiet. Group goslings by age and size, using an all-in-all-out management system. Start grazing when weather is warm, around 7–11 days, or 15–20 days in cold conditions. Choose sunny, windless days. Allow 300–500 goslings to graze for 30–60 minutes, then lead them to a shallow pond for a short rest before returning to the brooding area. Avoid midday heat and storms. Gradually increase grazing time and distance as they grow, reducing daytime feeding and focusing on nighttime meals. Aim for 5–6 full feedings per day, where the gosling’s crop is visibly full.
For disease prevention, inject 0.5–1 ml of gosling plague antiserum or goat goose immune yolk antibody on day 1–2. On day 3, administer 0.2 ml of diluted gosling vaccine subcutaneously. At 5–7 days, give 0.3 ml of paramyxovirus oil emulsion vaccine. Between 5–10 days, administer duck attenuated vaccine twice, 0.5 ml each. Around 30 days, spray 0.1% insecticide to control external parasites.
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