Coccidiosis It is caused by a protozoan parasite known as Eimeria that invades the cells of the poultry intestine. The disease is considered one of the most severe health and economical problems in poultry that causes an enormous loss to poultry producers worldwide....
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Bacterial Diseases
Infectious coryza is an acute respiratory disease in chickens caused by a bacterium (Avibacterium paragallinarum – the scientific name of the bacterium that causes Infectious Coryza). Transmission Direct touch. Airborne droplets. Contaminated drinking water. Symptoms...
Viral Diseases of Poultry
Newcastle Disease (Also known as Avian pneumoencephalitis, Exotic or velogenic Newcastle disease) Newcastle disease is a contagious viral infection in several species of fowl including chickens and turkeys. Different types or strains of the virus (varying in their...
Vaccination
Vaccination is an important way of helping to prevent some of the main diseases of poultry (for example Newcastle and Gumboro). Vaccination against a particular disease helps the chick's body to fight against a future attack by that disease. A vaccine will only work...
Maintaining Health Management in Poultry Flocks
When chickens are kept in large numbers, this puts them under a great deal of stress and makes it easy for them to get a wide range of diseases. The main diseases that affect poultry are caused by very small organisms that we can only see with the help of a...