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Fowl cholera is a contagious bacterial disease of birds caused by Pasteurella multocida. Acutely, it causes elevated mortality rate. Chronically, it may cause lameness, swollen wattles (in chickens), pneumonia (in turkeys), and/or torticollis; however, birds can also be subclinically affected carriers.
Clinical Signs of Fowl Cholera. Signs vary depending on the form of the disease. Acute Form: Infected birds may develop fever, ruffled feathers, lethargy, anorexia, mucoid discharge from the mouth, increased respiratory rate, and cyanosis.
History. Epidemiology. Clinical signs and post-mortem lesions. Treatment. References. External links. Fowl cholera is also called avian cholera, avian pasteurellosis and avian hemorrhagic septicemia. [1] It is the most common pasteurellosis of poultry. As the causative agent is Pasteurella multocida, it is considered to be a zoonosis .
Fowl cholera is a deadly bacterial infection that affects chickens and other birds. Learn how to recognize the acute and chronic forms, how to prevent and treat it, and how to avoid spreading it to your flock.
Fowl cholera is a contagious bacterial infection that can cause septicaemia, swelling, discharge and death in poultry. Learn how to identify, treat and prevent this disease with vaccines, antibiotics and biosecurity measures.
Fowl cholera is a bacterial infection that affects all poultry species and causes swollen heads, wattles, foot pads, and joints. Learn how to prevent and treat this disease with antibiotics, sanitation, and vaccines.
Transmission of this disease is the intake of contaminated food or water and direct bird-to-bird contact. In acute cases, sudden death is a sign of disease and the mortality rate is high. On the other hand, symptoms of chronic cases include convulsions, severe respiratory disorders, fever, and swollen and edematous wattles and combs.
