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| Depression in pullet |
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| Depressed broilers |
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| Pasty vent in hen |
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| Pasty vent in Chick |
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| 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.
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
• Maintaining hygienic conditions on the farm is a key point in this case.
• Disinfecting the equipments.
• Remove contaminated feed and water
TREATMENT
• 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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