Latest posts
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…
Coughing Chicken
Coughing Chicken Due to ILT Disease Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by Gallid alphaherpesvirus 1, primarily affecting the upper respiratory tract of chickens. The virus has destructive effects on the tracheal mucosa, leading to severe coughing chicken due to ILT. This includes inflammation, hemorrhage, and the formation of thick diphtheritic…
Chickens can sneeze too!
Chickens can sneeze too! When infected with avian influenza (bird flu), chickens may sneeze to expel irritants from their respiratory systems. A chicken’s sneeze can propel tiny droplets containing the virus at speeds of up to 16–20 km/h. Each sneeze can release thousands of virus particles into the surrounding air, which can potentially infect other…
Most Common Chicken Diseases in Winter
During winter, poultry are particularly vulnerable to several diseases due to stress factors like cold temperatures, reduced light, and increased indoor confinement. Common poultry disease winter conditions create an environment where infections spread rapidly, affecting flock health. Some of the common poultry disease winter threats include Newcastle Disease (ND), Avian Influenza, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Infection, Fowl…
