🔺12 notable facts about poultry chronic respiratory disease you should know
1. Chronic respiratory disease (CRD) is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects poultry, particularly chickens and turkeys.
2. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG), which affects the respiratory tract of birds.
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3. The symptoms of CRD include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, and difficulty breathing.
4. The disease can spread rapidly through a flock, and can result in decreased egg production and increased mortality.
Learn More5. CRD is often spread through contaminated equipment, feed, water, and bedding materials.
6. Infected birds can shed the bacteria for several months, even after they appear to have recovered.
7. Treatment. There are **antibiotics** that can help to control the disease but reducing stress is an essential component to managing the disease once it is in the flock. Ask your veterinarian about appropriate treatments.
8. Vaccines are available for CRD, but they are not 100% effective and can only be used as a preventative measure.
9. Birds that recover from CRD may become carriers of the bacteria and can spread the disease to other birds.
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10. Proper biosecurity measures, such as disinfecting equipment and limiting contact between birds, can help prevent the spread of CRD.
11. CRD can have a significant economic impact on the poultry industry due to decreased egg production and increased mortality.
12. It is important for poultry producers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of CRD and to implement proper biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
🧩CREATED BY DR JOSEPH DEJI-FOLUTILE
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