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Recognize and protect Infectious Coryza in poultry
Infectious Coryza, also known as “acute snot,” is a bacterial respiratory disease in chickens. Although the disease can strike quickly, you may be able to reduce the damage with the right measures.
By focusing on prevention and a healthy barn environment, you will keep your animals healthy.
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What causes Infectious Coryza in poultry?
The bacterium Avibacterium paragallinarum causes Infectious Coryza. This bacterium lodges in the upper respiratory tract of chickens and leads to inflammation. There are different serotypes of the bacterium, which can affect the effectiveness of vaccines.
How Infectious Coryza spreads
Infectious coryza is highly contagious and spreads through several pathways:
- Direct contact between birds
- Contaminated materials such as feeders and drinking nipples
- Water droplets in the air, over a short distance
- Contaminated water
- Manure can be a source of infection
- People and materials moving from barn to barn without proper hygiene
The bacterium survives outside the chicken for up to two days, but within that time it can do a lot of damage.
Previously infected birds remain carriers for life. This disease can come back if the flock is weakened for some reason.
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What are the symptoms of Infectious Coryza?
Farmers should watch for these warning signs:
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- Swollen face
- Nasal discharge
- Reduced appetite and water intake
- Problems with breathing
- Drastic drop in egg production
- Diarrhea
- Body weight loss
The 3 steps to prevent Infectious Coryza at poultry farming
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Vaccination
Use appropriate vaccines and follow the recommended schedule. Ensure proper storage and administration.:format(webp))
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