Common Poultry Diseases, symptoms, causes and Treatment You should know

Common Poultry Diseases, symptoms, causes and Treatment You should know

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This article contains some common poultry diseases and treatment that farmers should know to avoid Spread out of Diseases and High Mortality; to be able to control and know the symptoms of this disease. Some diseases, symptoms, causes and treatment are listed below;
1.         Disease : Lice and Mites
Symptoms:  i. Lice and mites are seen on feathers.
                       ii. Feather itches bird.
                      iii. Dropping of Feathers.
Causes:  Lice and Mites are caused by Ecto – Parasite.
Treatment: - Clean the Poultry Pen or change litters i.e. saw dust etc.

2.       Disease : Gumboro
Symptoms:  i. Loss of Appetite.
                      ii. Touching the Ground with the Beak.
                     iii. High Temperature.
                    iv. Diarrhea
Causes: Gumboro is caused By Virus.
Treatment:  - Vaccinate with IBDV Gumboro vaccine when due; use antibiotic (oxytetracycline or tetracycline).

3.       Disease: Fowl Cholera
Symptoms:  i. distress in respiratory. i.e. respiration; breathing.
                       ii. High Mortality Rate.
                      iii. Lameness in respiratory.
                     iv. Sudden Death.
Causes:  Fowl Cholera is caused by Bacteria.
Treatment: - Clean and disinfect the poultry Pen; Dispose dead birds.

4.       Disease: CRD – Chronic Respiratory Disease.
Symptoms: i. Low egg production. (in Layers)
                     ii. Weakness in Limbs and Joints.
                   iii. Coughing and Sneezing.
                iv. Reduction in weight.
Causes: Chronic respiratory Disease is caused by Bacteria
Treatment: - remove infected / affected birds ; use keproflox, terramycin, and keproceryl.

5.       Disease : Coccidiosis
Symptoms: i. dark brownish /orange coloured feaces.
                      ii. Bloody Eyes.
Causes: Coccidiosis is caused by Parasites.
Treatment : general treatment; Coccidiostat i.e. Coxistat, Keproco, ESBX etc.

6.       Disease: Mareks
Symptoms: i. Droopy Wings.
                      ii. Blurry Eye and later becomes spotty.
                   iii. Wings and Legs Paralysis.
                 iv. Poor Posture.
Treatment: - Vaccination at day 1 after hatchery and proper hygiene; No proven treatment to treat Mareks. It is best to prevent it.


Note: if you do not understand this article it is advisable to invite your VET.  Not all the Poultry Disease were Listed, Update coming soon.
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