Marek's Disease (Visceral Leukosis) Marek's disease is characteristically a disease of young chickens but older birds can also be affected. In contrast to the lymphoid leukosis tumor response, Marek's disease may be observed in more diverse locations. Marek's disease is caused by a virus…
Blackhead disease (histomoniasis) Blackhead disease (histomoniasis) is an important poultry disease that affects turkeys, chickens, and game birds such as partridges, pheasants, and quail. The disease is caused by the protozoa Histomonas meleagridis, tiny, single-celled organisms that are spread to the bird by the roundworm Heterakis gallinarum. Lifecycle…
How to get rid of Sticktight Flea Parasite Poultry fleas are also known as stick-tight fleas because the attach themselves to the host and are completely impossible to brush off. The fleas though not themselves disease carriers can be a danger to your flock as well as your…
Pullorum Disease Pullorum disease is an acute or chronic infectious, bacterial disease affecting primarily chickens and turkeys, but most domestic and wildfowl can be infected. The cause is a bacterium named Salmonella pullorum. This organism is primarily egg transmitted, but transmission may…
How to join the Kenya Police Service How to join the Kenya Police Service is a straightforward affair. Recruitments happen almost every year, especially for constables. If you have a desire to join the service make sure you meet the requirements below and your chances of being…
Fowl Typhoid DiseaseFowl typhoid is an infectious, contagious bacterial disease that is usually acute but sometimes chronic. It affects most domestic and wild fowl including chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, pheasants and other game birds. It must not be confused with typhoid fever…
