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World Egg Day: All About World of An Egg
History, Benefits & Nutritive Value Table of Contents What is World Egg Day? Egg and Its Contents How a Hen Lays Eggs: The Incredible Journey Egg: Fertile vs Infertile Why Eggs Matter: Nutritional Benefits Egg Nutritional Values Global Egg Consumption & Facts Did you know that humans consume over 1.4 trillion eggs globally each year?…
Infectious Bronchitis in Chickens
Introduction and History Infectious bronchitis (IB) is a highly contagious viral disease in chickens. It affects the respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems. Farmers first noticed infectious bronchitis in chickens in the 1930s. Experts in North Dakota, USA, described it in 1931. Schalk and Hawn saw young chicks gasping and acting weak. By 1933, scientists named it…
Newcastle Disease in Poultry
Newcastle disease (ND) is one of the most devastating viral infections in poultry, causing severe economic losses worldwide. The disease was first identified in 1926 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, after an outbreak in imported birds. Since then, it has spread globally, with outbreaks reported in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the America. The virus is highly contagious, capable of wiping…
Avian Influenza
Introduction Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds, both wild and domestic. It is caused by strains of the influenza A virus and can range from mild to severe forms, with significant economic impacts on poultry industries due to high mortality rates and trade…
Glossary of Poultry Husbandry: A to Z
This is a comprehensive glossary of terms related to Poultry Husbandry, organized alphabetically from A to Z. Each term is briefly defined to cover the broad scope of poultry farming, management, health, breeding, and related practices. This glossary aims to include all relevant terminology associated with poultry husbandry. A B C D E F G…
Avian Aspergillosis: The Deadly Fungal Infection
Avian aspergillosis is a significant respiratory disease affecting birds, caused by fungi from the genus Aspergillus. This condition poses a serious threat to poultry, wild birds, and pet species alike, often leading to high morbidity and mortality if not addressed promptly. Understanding its etiology, host susceptibility, incubation period, clinical signs, pathogenesis, postmortem findings, and treatment…
Colibacillosis (E. Coli) in Poultry
Colibacillosis is a prevalent and potentially dangerous condition in chickens due to the bacterium Escherichia coli (E.coli), which can turn nasty under some circumstances. Although E.coli typically exists harmlessly within a chicken’s digestive system, certain strains of bacteria can lead to infection within the respiratory tract, the gut, or the entire body. This article explains…
Salmonellosis in Chickens
Salmonellosis is a bacterial disease that affects chickens all over the world. It can make flocks very sick and even lead to death. This disease is also important for food safety because some types of Salmonella can make people sick if they eat contaminated poultry products. For poultry farmers and veterinarians, understanding Salmonellosis is key…
From Symptoms to Solutions: Tackling Infectious Coryza
Key Points Introduction Infectious Coryza is a prevalent and contagious bacterial infection in chickens that leads to respiratory complications and financial losses in poultry production. This blog entry includes etiology, host susceptibility, incubation period, clinical signs and symptoms, morbidity and mortality, pathogenesis, postmortem findings, and treatment, which will assist and inform poultry farmers, veterinarians, and…
Fowl Cholera: Pasteurellosis in Chicken
Key Points Fowl cholera is a highly contagious and often deadly disease that strikes poultry and other birds, causing significant challenges for farmers worldwide. This bacterial infection, triggered by Pasteurella multocida, can lead to massive economic losses in the poultry industry if not addressed properly. It can present in acute or chronic forms, with the…
