Arizonosis

Occurrence: Worldwide Species affected: Turkeys Age affected: Young

Causes: Bacterium- Salmonella arizona.

Effects: Same as for other Salmonella infections- Diarrhoea, lameness, somnolence (sleepiness), laboured breathing, blindness and mortality. Mortality up to 100%, peaking at 7-10 days. Tremors, convulsions and twisted necks may also be seen.

Arizonsis occurs in young turkeys and is caused by the gram negative, flagellat...

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