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Rotavirus infections
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Occurrence: Worldwide. Species affected: Chickens, turkeys, ducks, pheasants, guinea fowl, pigeons. Age affected: All. |
Causes: Rotavirus is a double stranded RNA virus with 11 segments.
Effects: Incubation period is 2-5 days. Subclinical infection (no signs) to severe diarrhoea may be seen. Other signs include dehydration, poor weight gain, increased mortality (4-7%), restlessness, litter eating and watery droppings.
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