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š¤§ Common Respiratory Diseases: Signs, Causes & Prevention
Respiratory disease is one of the most common health challenges in backyard flocks. Letās learn to recognize the signs and protect your birds!
Common Signs of Respiratory Disease:
š¤§ Sneezing, coughing, wheezing
š¤§ Nasal discharge (clear or cloudy)
š¤§ Swollen sinuses (puffy face)
š¤§ Rattling or gurgling sounds when breathing
š¤§ Open-mouth breathing
š¤§.Reduced activity, huddling
š¤§ Decreased egg production
š¤§ Eye discharge or foamy eyes
Major Respiratory Diseases:
INFECTIOUS BRONCHITIS (Viral)
š„Highly contagious
š„Gasping, coughing, nasal discharge
š„Decreased/stopped egg production
š„Misshapen eggs after recovery
š„Vaccine available
MYCOPLASMA (MG/MS) (Bacterial)
šChronic disease - carriers for life!
šFoamy eyes, nasal discharge
šSwollen sinuses
šSpreads through eggs (vertical transmission)
šAntibiotics manage but donāt cure
INFECTIOUS LARYNGOTRACHEITIS (Viral)
š¤Severe gasping, coughing up blood
š¤High mortality possible
š¤Vaccine available in endemic areas
CORYZA (Bacterial)
šFoul-smelling nasal discharge
šFacial swelling
šRapid spread through flock
šAntibiotic treatment available
ASPERGILLOSIS (Fungal)
š„From moldy bedding/feed
š„Gasping, rapid breathing
š„Poor prognosis
š„Prevention is key!
Prevention Strategies:
ā Proper ventilation (removes moisture/ammonia)
ā Reduce stress and overcrowding
ā Quarantine new birds (30 days minimum!)
ā Keep bedding dry
ā Never use moldy feed
ā Vaccinate when appropriate and available
ā Practice good biosecurity
Critical: Many respiratory diseases have NO cure - prevention is everything!
Your turn:
āEver dealt with respiratory disease in your flock? How did you manage it? š·
āWhatās your #1 biosecurity practice to prevent respiratory issues? š”ļø
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š¤§ Common Respiratory Diseases: Signs, Causes & Prevention
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