Fowl Cholera is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Pasteurella multocida. It affects chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl. It infects through mouth and nose and is spread through nasal exudate, faeces, contaminated soil, equipment, and people. The incubation period is usually 5-8 days.
The bacterium is easily destroyed by environmental factors and disinfectants. However, it can stay persist for a long time in the soil.
Lungs with a consolidated pink ‘cooked’ appearance in turkeys.
Treatment
Sulphonamides, tetracyclines, erythromycin, streptomycin, penicillin. The disease often recurs after the medication is stopped, necessitating long-term or periodic medication.
Prevention
Biosecurity, good rodent control, hygiene, bacterins at 8 and 12 weeks, live oral vaccine at 6 weeks.
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