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Review
11.
Sudden death syndrome – An
overview -
M. F. M. F. Siddiqui, M.S. Patil, K. M. Khan, and L.
A. Khan
Veterinary World 2(11):444-447
Abstract
Metabolic disorders affect internal body metabolism
and development and are the cause of the large
proportion of mortality in both commercial and
backyard poultry flocks. One of the main factor
affecting these diseases is rapid growth rate. Two
of the more important types of metabolic disorders
are the “Sudden Death Syndrome” and Ascites. Sudden
death syndrome (SDS) is a condition in which
apparently healthy fast growing broilers chicks die
suddenly from no apparent causes. There is usually a
short wing beating convulsions prior to death, so
that the majority of affected broilers are found
dead lying on their backs. As a result, the
condition often been referred to as “Flip-Over
Disease”. Sudden death syndrome has developed into a
major problem to the broiler industry in many parts
of the world. Broilers of all ages are affected
starting as early as 2 days of age and continuing
through to market age. Peak mortality usually occurs
between 3 and 4 weeks of age. Males are more
affected than the females. Lung edema is a prominent
PM lesions.There is no proper treatment and
preventive measures for control of SDS, but
incidence can be reduced by management techniques.
The causes of the Sudden Death Syndrome includes;
Managemental factors, Nutritional factors, Diet
Composition and Role of Prostaglandins.
Keywords: Metabolic disorders, Poultry,
Sudden Death Syndrome, Broiler, Ascites, Mortality.
