Fungal Diseases in Poultry
1. Aspergillosis
Also known as brooder pneumonia, aspergillosis affects young birds (3 weeks old) exposed to fungal spores from contaminated hatchers or brooders.
Prevention: Thoroughly clean equipment and maintain dry, clean litter.
Treatment: Expensive and often ineffective, though antifungal agents like itraconazole and terbinafine may provide limited relief.
2. Favus (Avian Ringworm)
Favus, or white comb, is caused by Microsporum gallinae and affects chickens and turkeys. It appears as white, chalky deposits on the comb, which can expand to form mold-like layers.
Symptoms:
Limited to the comb: Health is unaffected, and healing occurs in months.
Spread to feathered skin: Can lead to emaciation and death.
Treatment: Favus is self-limiting and rarely requires intervention.
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1. Aspergillosis
Also known as brooder pneumonia, aspergillosis affects young birds (3 weeks old) exposed to fungal spores from contaminated hatchers or brooders.
Prevention: Thoroughly clean equipment and maintain dry, clean litter.
Treatment: Expensive and often ineffective, though antifungal agents like itraconazole and terbinafine may provide limited relief.
2. Favus (Avian Ringworm)
Favus, or white comb, is caused by Microsporum gallinae and affects chickens and turkeys. It appears as white, chalky deposits on the comb, which can expand to form mold-like layers.
Symptoms:
Limited to the comb: Health is unaffected, and healing occurs in months.
Spread to feathered skin: Can lead to emaciation and death.
Treatment: Favus is self-limiting and rarely requires intervention.
#PoultryHealth #biosecurity #diseaseprevention #poultryfarming #healthychicken #sustainablefarming #PoultryCare
Fungal Diseases in Poultry
1. Aspergillosis
Also known as brooder pneumonia, aspergillosis affects young birds (3 weeks old) exposed to fungal spores from contaminated hatchers or brooders.
Prevention: Thoroughly clean equipment and maintain dry, clean litter.
Treatment: Expensive and often ineffective, though antifungal agents like itraconazole and terbinafine may provide limited relief.
2. Favus (Avian Ringworm)
Favus, or white comb, is caused by Microsporum gallinae and affects chickens and turkeys. It appears as white, chalky deposits on the comb, which can expand to form mold-like layers.
Symptoms:
Limited to the comb: Health is unaffected, and healing occurs in months.
Spread to feathered skin: Can lead to emaciation and death.
Treatment: Favus is self-limiting and rarely requires intervention.
#PoultryHealth #biosecurity #diseaseprevention #poultryfarming #healthychicken #sustainablefarming #PoultryCare
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