Veterinary Poultry · Generic
chuna (poultry lime)
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Chuna (poultry lime or agricultural limestone) is a crucial mineral and biosecurity agent in poultry farming. Veterinary use centers around two primary applications: as a nutritional calcium supplement to strengthen eggshells and bones, and as a potent sanitation/drying agent in poultry houses to control pathogens and ammonia-related respiratory issues.
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Finely ground limestone is a highly pure and sustainable source of calcium carbonate. Applied directly to the poultry house floor or used in footbaths to maintain strict hygiene. Highly effective at absorbing moisture, but very caustic. Safety Warning: It can burn the skin, eyes, and footpads of birds, and can cause severe respiratory distress if inhaled as dust.
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- Added to compound feeds (or provided as shell-grit) to fortify eggshells in laying hens, enhance bone development, and prevent skeletal disorders like leg deformities or rickets.
- Elevates the pH of litter, destroying the cell membranes of bacteria and reducing viral and parasitic loads.
- Unslaked and generates high heat when exposed to moisture. It must be handled with extreme personal protective equipment and used only for heavy-duty biosecurity, such as carcass disposal.
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