Erysipelas - Turkey

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Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is the only agent thought to cause Erysipelas in avian species.


  • Affects birds of all ages
  • Excreted in semen, causing death of turkey hens 4-5 days after AI
  • Septicaemia
  • High mortality
  • Dark, swollen snoods
  • Enlarged friable liver and spleen on post mortem
  • Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections
  • Inactivated vaccine To_Do_-_Kate