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*High morbidity, low mortality | *High morbidity, low mortality | ||
*Infection spread by direct contact, aerosol and from the environment | *Infection spread by direct contact, aerosol and from the environment | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 23 July 2010
Turkey coryza
- A highly infectious upper respiratory tract infection of poults caused by B. avium
- High morbidity, low mortality
- Infection spread by direct contact, aerosol and from the environment
- Rhinotracheitis
- Mucus accumulation in the nares
- Swelling of maxillary sinuses
- Beak breathing, lacrimation, sneezing
- Predisposes to infection with E. coli
- Treatment with antibiotics
- Bacterin and modified live vaccines available