🔺5 key diseases of poultry you must not joke about
1. **Avian Influenza (Bird Flu):** A highly contagious viral infection affecting birds, with potential transmission to humans. It can lead to severe economic losses in the poultry industry and poses a significant public health risk.
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2. **Newcastle Disease:** A viral infection causing respiratory, nervous system, and digestive tract symptoms in poultry. It’s highly contagious and can result in high mortality rates, impacting both commercial and backyard poultry flocks.
3. **Infectious Bronchitis:** A viral respiratory disease affecting chickens, characterized by respiratory distress and decreased egg production. It spreads rapidly within flocks and can have economic implications due to reduced egg quality and quantity.
4. **Marek’s Disease:** A highly contagious viral disease affecting chickens, primarily causing tumors and immunosuppression. It’s a major concern in the poultry industry as it can lead to significant economic losses due to increased mortality and reduced production.
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5. **Coccidiosis:** A parasitic disease caused by protozoa affecting the intestinal tract of poultry. It results in reduced growth, decreased feed efficiency, and can lead to high mortality rates. Control measures are crucial to prevent its spread and impact on poultry health.
Joking about these diseases is inappropriate due to their serious consequences for both animal welfare and the economic viability of the poultry industry.
🧩CREATED BY DR JOSEPH DEJI-FOLUTILE
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