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Chlamydiosis

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Symptoms: Respiratory distress, liver and spleen enlargement, lethargy Treatment: Antibiotics such as tetracycline Prevention: Biosecurity, personal protective equipment

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Infectious Bronchitis

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Symptoms: Coughing, sneezing, drop in egg production Treatment: No specific treatment, supportive care Prevention: Vaccination, good ventilation, stress reduction

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Mycoplasmosis

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Symptoms: Respiratory signs, joint swelling, reduced hatchability Treatment: Antibiotics, but complete eradication is difficult Prevention: Biosecurity, purchasing tested stock

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Colibacillosis

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Symptoms: Respiratory distress, diarrhea, septicemia Treatment: Antibiotics based on sensitivity testing Prevention: Good sanitation, vaccination, reducing stress

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Aspergillosis

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Symptoms: Difficulty breathing, listlessness, decreased appetite Treatment: Antifungal drugs, supportive care Prevention: Proper bedding management, reducing dust and mold

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Omphalitis

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Symptoms: Swollen abdomen, unhealed navel, foul odor Treatment: Antibiotics, good hatchery practices Prevention: Sanitation of hatching eggs, proper incubation

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Pasteurellosis

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Symptoms: Sudden death, septicemic lesions, respiratory signs Treatment: Antibiotics such as enrofloxacin Prevention: Vaccination, reducing stress, good husbandry practices

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Infectious Coryza

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Symptoms: Nasal discharge, facial swelling, reduced egg production Treatment: Antibiotics, symptomatic treatment Prevention: Vaccination, good flock management

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Infectious Laryngotracheitis

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Symptoms: Coughing, gasping for air, bloody mucus Treatment: No treatment, control stress and secondary infections Prevention: Live attenuated or recombinant vaccines, biosecurity

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Salmonellosis

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Symptoms: Diarrhea, septicemia, reduced fertility Treatment: Antibiotics under veterinary guidance Prevention: Vaccination, rodent control, hygiene

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Tuberculosis

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Symptoms: Weight loss, weakness, organ lesions Treatment: No effective treatment, depopulation advised Prevention: Biosecurity, rodent control, sanitary measures

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Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome

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Symptoms: Sudden death, fatty liver, pale comb Treatment: No specific treatment, management of diet Prevention: Avoid obesity, balanced nutrition, antioxidants

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Malabsorption Syndrome

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Symptoms: Poor growth, pale bird coloration, undigested feed in feces Treatment: Management changes, improve diet Prevention: Biosecurity, and good management practices

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Bluecomb

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Symptoms: Diarrhea, dehydration, drop in egg production Treatment: Rehydration, electrolyte therapy Prevention: Hygiene, stress reduction, potential vaccination

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Infectious Bursal Disease

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Symptoms: Diarrhea, immunosuppression, muscle tremors Treatment: No specific treatment, focus on prevention Prevention: Vaccination, strict biosecurity

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Fowl Pox

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Symptoms: Cutaneous lesions, diphtheritic lesions in mouth and throat Treatment: No specific treatment, management of secondary infections Prevention: Live virus vaccination, mosquito control

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Gout

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Symptoms: Kidney dysfunction, visceral gout, swollen joints Treatment: Addressing underlying cause, dietary adjustments Prevention: Proper water intake, balanced diet

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Pendulous Crop

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Symptoms: Distended crop, regurgitation, impaired digestion Treatment: Crop emptying, fluid therapy, crop bra Prevention: Ensuring good quality feed, proper feeding regimens

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Marek's Disease

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Symptoms: Paralysis, weight loss, tumors Treatment: No treatment, management focuses on prevention Prevention: Vaccination, maintaining clean environment

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Egg Drop Syndrome

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Symptoms: Sudden drop in egg production, thin-shelled eggs Treatment: No specific treatment Prevention: Vaccination, biosecurity measures

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Blackhead Disease

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Symptoms: Yellow droppings, drooping wings, darkened head Treatment: Antiprotozoal drugs, management practices Prevention: Good sanitation, regular worming protocols

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Newcastle Disease

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Symptoms: Respiratory distress, nervous signs, depression Treatment: No specific treatment, support care Prevention: Vaccination, biosecurity measures

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Laryngotracheitis

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Symptoms: Gasping, bloody mucus, drop in egg production Treatment: No cure, depopulation in severe outbreaks Prevention: Vaccination, isolation of new birds

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Botulism

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Symptoms: Progressive flaccid paralysis, drooping wings, death Treatment: Antitoxin administration, supportive care Prevention: Proper carcass disposal, preventing access to toxins

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Red Mite Infestation

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Symptoms: Anemia, decreased egg production, restlessness Treatment: Acaricides, environmental treatments Prevention: Regular cleaning, monitoring mite populations

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Avian Influenza

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Symptoms: Coughing, sneezing, respiratory distress Treatment: Depopulation and strict biosecurity measures Prevention: Vaccination, biosecurity, wild bird control

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Coccidiosis

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Symptoms: Blood in feces, mucus-covered droppings, decreased growth Treatment: Anticoccidial medications Prevention: Management of litter and housing, coccidiostats in feed

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Infectious Synovitis

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Symptoms: Joint swelling, lameness, decreased weight gain Treatment: Antibiotics such as tetracycline Prevention: Solid flock management, control of arthropod vectors

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Mycoplasma gallisepticum infection

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Symptoms: Chronic respiratory disease, nasal discharge, decreased egg production Treatment: Antibiotics such as tylosin or erythromycin Prevention: Depopulation of infected flocks, biosecurity

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Ulcerative Enteritis

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Symptoms: Ruffled feathers, depression, thin gizzard walls Treatment: Antibiotics and improved husbandry Prevention: Management of litter, avoidance of stressors

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Spiking Mortality of Pullets

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Symptoms: Sudden increased mortality rate, normal appetite prior to death Treatment: Not typically treated, focus on management practices Prevention: Monitoring bird behavior, nutritional adjustments

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Necrotic Enteritis

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Symptoms: Severe intestinal lesions, sudden death, decreased growth Treatment: Antibiotics and dietary management Prevention: Probiotics, management of diet and litter conditions

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Infectious Anemia

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Symptoms: Pale comb and wattles, weakness, reduced hatchability Treatment: No treatment available Prevention: Breeding resistant strains, biosecurity

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Air Sac Disease

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Symptoms: Respiratory distress, decreased growth rates, lameness Treatment: Antibiotics after culture and sensitivity tests Prevention: Vaccination against common pathogens, good ventilation

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Nutritional Deficiencies

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Symptoms: Poor feathering, beak deformities, reduced growth Treatment: Dietary supplementation with required nutrients Prevention: Balanced diet with all essential nutrients, routine diet evaluation

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