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Chlamydiosis
Symptoms: Respiratory distress, liver and spleen enlargement, lethargy Treatment: Antibiotics such as tetracycline Prevention: Biosecurity, personal protective equipment
Infectious Bronchitis
Symptoms: Coughing, sneezing, drop in egg production Treatment: No specific treatment, supportive care Prevention: Vaccination, good ventilation, stress reduction
Mycoplasmosis
Symptoms: Respiratory signs, joint swelling, reduced hatchability Treatment: Antibiotics, but complete eradication is difficult Prevention: Biosecurity, purchasing tested stock
Colibacillosis
Symptoms: Respiratory distress, diarrhea, septicemia Treatment: Antibiotics based on sensitivity testing Prevention: Good sanitation, vaccination, reducing stress
Aspergillosis
Symptoms: Difficulty breathing, listlessness, decreased appetite Treatment: Antifungal drugs, supportive care Prevention: Proper bedding management, reducing dust and mold
Omphalitis
Symptoms: Swollen abdomen, unhealed navel, foul odor Treatment: Antibiotics, good hatchery practices Prevention: Sanitation of hatching eggs, proper incubation
Pasteurellosis
Symptoms: Sudden death, septicemic lesions, respiratory signs Treatment: Antibiotics such as enrofloxacin Prevention: Vaccination, reducing stress, good husbandry practices
Infectious Coryza
Symptoms: Nasal discharge, facial swelling, reduced egg production Treatment: Antibiotics, symptomatic treatment Prevention: Vaccination, good flock management
Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Symptoms: Coughing, gasping for air, bloody mucus Treatment: No treatment, control stress and secondary infections Prevention: Live attenuated or recombinant vaccines, biosecurity
Salmonellosis
Symptoms: Diarrhea, septicemia, reduced fertility Treatment: Antibiotics under veterinary guidance Prevention: Vaccination, rodent control, hygiene
Tuberculosis
Symptoms: Weight loss, weakness, organ lesions Treatment: No effective treatment, depopulation advised Prevention: Biosecurity, rodent control, sanitary measures
Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome
Symptoms: Sudden death, fatty liver, pale comb Treatment: No specific treatment, management of diet Prevention: Avoid obesity, balanced nutrition, antioxidants
Malabsorption Syndrome
Symptoms: Poor growth, pale bird coloration, undigested feed in feces Treatment: Management changes, improve diet Prevention: Biosecurity, and good management practices
Bluecomb
Symptoms: Diarrhea, dehydration, drop in egg production Treatment: Rehydration, electrolyte therapy Prevention: Hygiene, stress reduction, potential vaccination
Infectious Bursal Disease
Symptoms: Diarrhea, immunosuppression, muscle tremors Treatment: No specific treatment, focus on prevention Prevention: Vaccination, strict biosecurity
Fowl Pox
Symptoms: Cutaneous lesions, diphtheritic lesions in mouth and throat Treatment: No specific treatment, management of secondary infections Prevention: Live virus vaccination, mosquito control
Gout
Symptoms: Kidney dysfunction, visceral gout, swollen joints Treatment: Addressing underlying cause, dietary adjustments Prevention: Proper water intake, balanced diet
Pendulous Crop
Symptoms: Distended crop, regurgitation, impaired digestion Treatment: Crop emptying, fluid therapy, crop bra Prevention: Ensuring good quality feed, proper feeding regimens
Marek's Disease
Symptoms: Paralysis, weight loss, tumors Treatment: No treatment, management focuses on prevention Prevention: Vaccination, maintaining clean environment
Egg Drop Syndrome
Symptoms: Sudden drop in egg production, thin-shelled eggs Treatment: No specific treatment Prevention: Vaccination, biosecurity measures
Blackhead Disease
Symptoms: Yellow droppings, drooping wings, darkened head Treatment: Antiprotozoal drugs, management practices Prevention: Good sanitation, regular worming protocols
Newcastle Disease
Symptoms: Respiratory distress, nervous signs, depression Treatment: No specific treatment, support care Prevention: Vaccination, biosecurity measures
Laryngotracheitis
Symptoms: Gasping, bloody mucus, drop in egg production Treatment: No cure, depopulation in severe outbreaks Prevention: Vaccination, isolation of new birds
Botulism
Symptoms: Progressive flaccid paralysis, drooping wings, death Treatment: Antitoxin administration, supportive care Prevention: Proper carcass disposal, preventing access to toxins
Red Mite Infestation
Symptoms: Anemia, decreased egg production, restlessness Treatment: Acaricides, environmental treatments Prevention: Regular cleaning, monitoring mite populations
Avian Influenza
Symptoms: Coughing, sneezing, respiratory distress Treatment: Depopulation and strict biosecurity measures Prevention: Vaccination, biosecurity, wild bird control
Coccidiosis
Symptoms: Blood in feces, mucus-covered droppings, decreased growth Treatment: Anticoccidial medications Prevention: Management of litter and housing, coccidiostats in feed
Infectious Synovitis
Symptoms: Joint swelling, lameness, decreased weight gain Treatment: Antibiotics such as tetracycline Prevention: Solid flock management, control of arthropod vectors
Mycoplasma gallisepticum infection
Symptoms: Chronic respiratory disease, nasal discharge, decreased egg production Treatment: Antibiotics such as tylosin or erythromycin Prevention: Depopulation of infected flocks, biosecurity
Ulcerative Enteritis
Symptoms: Ruffled feathers, depression, thin gizzard walls Treatment: Antibiotics and improved husbandry Prevention: Management of litter, avoidance of stressors
Spiking Mortality of Pullets
Symptoms: Sudden increased mortality rate, normal appetite prior to death Treatment: Not typically treated, focus on management practices Prevention: Monitoring bird behavior, nutritional adjustments
Necrotic Enteritis
Symptoms: Severe intestinal lesions, sudden death, decreased growth Treatment: Antibiotics and dietary management Prevention: Probiotics, management of diet and litter conditions
Infectious Anemia
Symptoms: Pale comb and wattles, weakness, reduced hatchability Treatment: No treatment available Prevention: Breeding resistant strains, biosecurity
Air Sac Disease
Symptoms: Respiratory distress, decreased growth rates, lameness Treatment: Antibiotics after culture and sensitivity tests Prevention: Vaccination against common pathogens, good ventilation
Nutritional Deficiencies
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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