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Research
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Clinical laboratory epidemiological investigation of hemorrhagic
proventriculitis and gizzard erosion in Nepal -
Kedar Karki, Poornima Manandhar, Pragya Koirala
Vet World. 2009; 2(2): 54-56
Abstract
A new disease
condition has emerged affecting replacement pullets and broiler
chickens between 2 to 10 weeks of age. The mortality rate varies
between 1 to 10% and ultimately the flock is left with creation
of several small poorly feathered and pale chicks. Though it has
not been possible to establish the exact cause of this
condition, following three points has been taken in
consideration. Hemorrhagic Proliferative Proventriculitis and
Gizzard Erosion is an illness that involves one or more
infectious agents. One the cause suspected for it is mycotic
origin. The spectrum of signs or lesions are either caused by or
exacerbated by nutritional, husbandry and hygienic factors. The
response to the treatment is often poor but the symptomatic
treatment with toxin binder like toxolivum liquid, hepatocare,
along with immunomodulaters like immunocare, and promin has
significantly helped in ameliorating the mortality. Similar
condition has been widely reported in broilers under various
names like Malabsorption syndrome, infectious Proventriculitis,
infectious runting syndrome, pale bird syndrome and stunting
syndrome. Same condition is likely to be emerging as a problem
for commercial broiler after 3rd week age.
Keywords:
Malabsorption syndrome, infectious Proventriculitis, infectious
runting syndrome, pale bird syndrome, stunting syndrome, Fungus,
Penicillium, Aspergillus, Liquid Toxin binders, Broiler,
chicken, Nepal.
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