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Poultry Parasites and Control
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Cryptosporidium spp.
Causes cryptosporidiosis, leading to mild to severe gastroenteritis. Control through water sanitation and good husbandry practices.
Northern Fowl Mite (Ornithonyssus sylviarum)
Sucks blood, causing anemia and decreased production. Controlled with acaricides and environmental management.
Blackhead Disease (Histomonas meleagridis)
Causes enteritis and liver necrosis, often fatal in turkeys. Great coop hygiene, regular worming, and prophylactic treatments are control measures.
Eimeria species
Cause coccidiosis, leading to poor nutrient absorption and diarrhea. Controlled with good hygiene, anticoccidial medications, and vaccines.
Avian Leukosis Virus
Causes avian leukosis, leading to tumors and decreased productivity. Control through genetic resistance, biosecurity, and eradication of infected birds.
Avian Influenza Virus
Causes avian influenza, leading to high mortality and trade restrictions. Controlled with vaccination, biosecurity, and culling when necessary.
Newcastle Disease Virus
Highly contagious, causes respiratory, nervous and digestive disturbances. Vaccination and strict biosecurity are control measures.
Acuaria spiralis
Intestinal worm leading to weight loss and depigmentation of eggs. Control by good sanitation and the strategic use of anthelmintics.
Fowl Pox Virus
Causes cutaneous lesions and diptheritic membranes, impacting egg production. Vaccination and mosquito control are preventive measures.
Oxyspirura mansoni
Eyeworm that causes ocular discomfort and reduced vision. Control via anthelmintics and improved living conditions.
Marek's Disease Virus
Causes Marek's disease, a herpesvirus infection leading to tumors and paralysis. Vaccination is the most effective control measure.
Gape Worm (Syngamus trachea)
Causes gapeworm infection, leading to respiratory distress. Controlled with anthelmintics and avoiding wet areas in the coop.
Ascaridia galli
Causes ascaridiasis, leading to reduced growth and egg production. Control involves anthelmintics and maintaining dry litter.
Lice (e.g., Menacanthus stramineus)
Feeds on skin, causing irritation and decreased egg production. Controlled with insecticides and good coop maintenance.
Tape Worms (e.g., Raillietina cesticillus)
Causes weight loss and reduced nutrient absorption. Controlled with praziquantel and maintaining free-range area sanitation.
Candida albicans
Causes candidiasis or thrush, leading to crop mycosis. Good husbandry, antifungal medications, and clean water supply are control measures.
Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae)
Feeds on blood at night, leading to restlessness and decreased egg production. Control with regular coop cleaning and acaricides.
Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Causes chronic respiratory disease, leading to reduced egg productivity. Controlled with antibiotics and preventative measures like vaccination.
Fowl Cholera (Pasteurella multocida)
Causes septicemia and high mortality. Vaccination, good sanitation, and rapid removal of dead birds are control measures.
Heterakis gallinarum
Causes heterakiasis, may result in reduced productivity; spread can be reduced by proper waste management and biosecurity measures.
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