Difference between revisions of "Erysipelas - Turkey"
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| − | [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]] is the only agent thought to cause Erysipelas in avian species. | + | [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]] is the only agent thought to cause Erysipelas in avian species. |
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*Affects birds of all ages | *Affects birds of all ages | ||
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*Dark, swollen snoods | *Dark, swollen snoods | ||
*Enlarged friable liver and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] on post mortem | *Enlarged friable liver and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] on post mortem | ||
| − | *Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections | + | *Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections |
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| − | [[Category:Alimentary_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Musculoskeletal_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Cardiovascular_Diseases_-_Birds]] | + | Inactivated vaccine<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>[[Category:Alimentary_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Musculoskeletal_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:To_Do_-_Kate]] [[Category:Cardiovascular_Diseases_-_Birds]] |
Revision as of 12:02, 1 March 2011
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