Water sanitizer toxicity occurs worldwide in poultry of all ages. Water sanitisers are commonly used to remove bacteria, fungi or algae from water lines. If water sanitizer levels are too high, quaternary ammonium or chloride toxicity may occur.
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Causes of Water sanitizer toxicity
Water sanitisers are commonly used to remove bacteria, fungi or algae from water lines. However, if the levels are too high, birds can suffer acute toxicity symptoms.
Effects of Water sanitizer toxicity
Birds to not drink, reduced growth, persistent swallowing, continual spitting, facial swelling and ocular or nasal discharge can be seen.
Postmortem lesions
Ulcers on tongue from epithelial irritation are evident. A pseudomembrane on the mucosa of the mouth, pharynx oesophagus, crop, proventriculus and/or gizzard can be seen.
Diagnosis of Water sanitizer toxicity
Water analysis of the sanitizers is needed. It simulates T-2 toxin, Wet pox, Vitamin A deficiency and trichomoniasis.
Treatment & Control of Water sanitizer toxicity
Prevention
Use lower level of the chemicals in the water
Treatment
Fresh water will reverse the disease.
