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Fowl typhoid (Avian diptheria, Pox, Canker)
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Occurrence: Worldwide. Species affected: All. Brown layers most susceptible. Brown egg layers are more sensitive than white egg layers. Age affected: young adults or mature birds. |
Causes: Rod-shaped gram negative bacteria- Salmonella gallinarum.
Effects: Elevated temperature to 44-45ºC (109-111ºF), pale combs and wattles, shrunken combs, greenish-yellow diarrhoea, depression and/or anaemia.
Detailed causes:
All birds, especially young adul...
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