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Categories related to Conditions and Diseases : Poultry : Birds : Animal : Health: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Infectious Diseases: Viral: Influenza: Avian (55) Websites on Conditions and Diseases: Aspergillosis Information on this fungal disease of birds. Description of the fungus and its mode of action, its transmission, symptoms, prevention, treatment and diagnosis. Avian Disease Fact Sheet Signs of health and disease in poultry, disease diagnosis, parasites, and nutritional deficiencies. From Virginia State University. Avian Reovirus Infections Provides information on the diseases caused by this group of viruses, their diagnosis and prevention. Bacterial and Viral Diseases Provides a brief description of the more common diseases of poultry, their symptoms, treatment and control. Beyond Factory Farming: Avian Flu This article argues that governments should not react to the threat of this disease by restricting the keeping of outdoor poultry, because the disease originates in the factory farm system and spreads through commercial pathways. [PDF] Blackhead Disease Information from Wikipedia on this important disease that affects chickens, turkeys and other poultry caused by the protozoan parasite Histomonas meleagridis. Blackhead in Turkeys: Questions and Answers Provides information on this disease in the UK and the products available to try to address the problem. Common External Parasites in Poultry: Lice and Mites Provides information on these parasites, their life cycles, the flock symptoms and possible treatments. Disease Factsheet: Newcastle Disease Information from DEFRA on this notifiable disease, its clinical signs, lesions visible at post mortem, the legislation covering outbreaks and the disease control strategy adopted in the UK. Duck Plague Information from Wikipedia on this disease, also called duck viral enteritis, which causes high mortality in ducks. Egg Binding Provides information on this condition which is caused by the hen being unable to lay an extra large egg, and what can be done about it. Fowl Cholera Information on this contagious bacterial disease, also called avian pasteurellosis, caused by Pasteurella multocida, and the diagnostic techniques used for identification of the agent. Gallid Herpesvirus 1 Information from Wikipedia on avian infectious laryngotracheitis which is caused by this virus and affects chickens, and sometimes pheasants. Gapeworm Information from Wikipedia on this parasitic nematode worm which is common in young, domesticated chickens and turkeys. Impacted Crop Provides information on this condition, the symptoms, prevention and treatment, with the help of a diagram of the hen’s digestive system. Infectious Bronchitis IB is a disease that mainly affects chickens. Information on the disease, its prevention and control, and the use of vaccines to protect the flock. Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) in Commercial Broilers IBD is an acute infectious disease. This publication outlines the pathogenesis and transmission of the virus, the subclinical and clinical forms of the disease, its diagnosis, prevention and control. Less Common External Parasites in Poultry Provides information on chiggers, stick-tight fleas, fowl ticks and scaly-leg mites, describes the flock symptoms and outlines possible treatments. Marek's Disease in Chickens This disease is caused by a herpes virus and is sometimes called fowl paralysis. This article outlines the means of spread, the signs, lesions and prevention. Molting and Other Causes of Feather Loss in Small Poultry Flocks This article provides information on the feathering process, what causes feather loss and what to do about it. [PDF] Poultry: Causes for Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome Provides information on this condition of fowls which is caused by high levels of dietary energy. Poultry Diseases Provides information on the symptoms and treatment of a variety of viral and bacterial diseases. Poultry Diseases Network Find a diagnostic guide, photo gallery, discussion forum, glossary, news, and about the industry. Poultry Fungal Diseases Provides information on the symptoms and treatment of aspergillosis, mycotoxicosis and moniliasis. Poultry: Parasitic Diseases Provides information on a number of parasitic diseases both internal and external, the life history of the parasite and its control. Poultry: Protozoan Diseases Provides information on coccidiosis, blackhead (histomoniasis, enterohepatitis) and hexamitiasis (infectious catarrhal enteritis). Poultry: Viral diseases Provides information on avian pox, Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, quail bronchitis, lymphoid leukosis, Marek's disease and infectious bursal disease. Prevention and Control of Fowl Pox in Backyard Chicken Flocks Provides information on this slow-spreading viral infection of chickens, its diagnosis and prevention through vaccination. Prevention and Control of Salmonella in Breeding Flocks and Hatcheries DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice covering the prevention of the introduction of infection to the flock, the daily routine of hygiene and husbandry, and end of cycle routines. [PDF] Prevention and Control of Salmonella in Commercial Egg Laying Flocks DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice covering the prevention of the introduction of infection to the flock, monitoring the Salmonella status of the flock and cleaning and disinfection after depopulation. [PDF] Prevention and Control of Salmonella in Commercial Turkey Flocks DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice covering the prevention of the introduction of infection to the flock, monitoring the Salmonella status of the flock and cleaning and disinfection after depopulation. [PDF] Prevention of Blackhead in Turkeys Information on this disease caused by the protozoan Histomonas meleagridis. Biosecurity is the key to prevention in the UK as there are no authorised treatments. Respiratory Diseases The American Poultry Association provides information on several infectious diseases, the incubation periods and length of treatment. Salmonella in Chickens Reared for Meat on Farm DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice covering the prevention of the introduction of infection to the farm and monitoring the Salmonella status of the flock. [PDF] A Study of Borrelia anserina Infection (Spirochetosis) in Turkeys Research paper on this subject by Ethel McNeil, W. R. Hinshaw, and R. E. Kissling. [PDF] Viral Diseases The American Poultry Association provides information on several infectious diseases, the incubation periods and length of treatment.
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