Poultry: Diseases
If a poultry producer is to reap all the benefits from the investment of money, time and labor, he must maintain a healthy and parasite-free flock. The health status of his birds is important to the producer whether he maintains a backyard flock or commercial poultry flock. Constant monitoring of the flock is the first step in detecting diseases. Identification of the cause and appropriate treatment can prevent a minor condition from becoming an unprofitable enterprise.
The discussions within the following questions and references will aid in maintaining a disease-free, healthy flock that will be a pride to the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
My
chickens have dark warts and sores on their face, wattles and combs,
what's wrong?
Why
are the shanks or legs of my chickens rough and scaly?
Why
do my birds have an absence of feathers on parts of their bodies?
My
bobwhite quail appear sick and are losing weight (especially in breast
muscles) and the mortality is very high. What is wrong?
How
do I treat my chickens to remove intestinal worms?
How
do I treat birds to kill mites and lice?
Publications
Poultry Disease Diagnosis discusses the procedure for conducting a post-mortem examination of a chicken/quail carcass for possible identification of disease problems.
Other Poultry Information
Diseases of Poultry is a manual that discusses the many diseases in poultry and gamebird populations. Includes symptoms, causes, treatments and preventative measures. (Mississippi State University's Poultry Science Department)
Pesticide uses for Control of Poultry Insect Pests
Sanitation - Cleaning and Disinfectants addresses the concerns and procedures for maintaining a sanitary and low- disease environment in the hatchery and other poultry facilities.
General Characteristics of Disinfectants is a discussion of the advantages/disadvantages of the major disinfectant groups.
Solutions for Poultry lists many solutions and remedies to treat problems in the poultry flock.
External Pest Treatments suggests the best approved treatments for controlling pests in poultry flocks.
