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SALMONELLA DISEASE IN POULTRY

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Depression in pullet

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Depressed broilers

Pasty vent in hen
Pasty vent in Chick
Whitish diarrhoea

Salmonella is a disease of poultry that is transmitted via infected eggs. The disease can as well affect humans ( that is to say it's a zoonotic disease) by consuming infected diseased raw eggs.

SYMPTOMS
  • Depression.
  • Ruffled feathers.
  • Closed eyes.
  • Loud chirping.
  • White diarrhoea.
  • Vent pasting.
  • Gasping.
  • Lameness.
Usually,Symptoms starts surfacing 4-5 days after hatching.

PREVENTION AND CONTROL
• Maintaining hygienic conditions on the farm is a key point in this case.
 • Disinfecting the equipments.
• Remove contaminated feed and water

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• The disease is a hygiene one, therefore; disinfecting the poultry house, farm equipment and washing of feeders and drinkers should be a routine.
• Give broad spectrum antibiotics
• Consult your animal health professional

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