Etiology or causative agent IBD is caused by a birnavirus (infectious bursal disease virus; IBDV) that is most readily isolated from the bursa of Fabricius but may be isolated from other organs.   Transmission It is shed in the feces and transferred from house to house by fomites. It is very stable and difficult to eradicate from premises.   Symptoms The birds become anorectic. Bloody diarrhea with accumulation of fecal material around the vent. Eggs are malformed … Continue Reading →

S.No. Disease Causative oragnism Symptoms Treatment If not treated, animal dies in Prevention Zoonotic Risk 1. Anthrax Bacillus anthracis Sudden death, trembling, high temperature, difficult breathing, collapse and convulsions After death blood may not clot. Penicillin, doxycycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin. often within 2 or 3 hours Raksha Anthrax 1ml s/c or i/m 1 month before the disease usually occurs. Yes 2. Black Quarter (BQ) Clostridium chauvoei Fever, the … Continue Reading →

S.No. Name Immunity against Dosage Route Vaccination Regimen 1. Raksha BQ or BQ Vaccine Black Quarter Cattle, buffaloes and calves: 2 ml Subcutaneous in the mid neck region Primary vaccination: Six months of age or above Revaccination: Annual 2. Raksha HS +BQ Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) & Black Quarter (BQ) Cattle, buffaloes and calves: 3 ml Deep intramuscular in mid neck region Primary vaccination: Six months of age or above Revaccination: … Continue Reading →

Healthy bird Unhealthy/Sick bird Alert and on guard Tired and lifeless Bright eyes and comb Dull eyes and comb Walk, run, stand, and scratch continuously Sit or lie down Eat and drink normally Eat and drink less Lay eggs normally Lay less or stop laying eggs Smooth and neat feathers Ruffled and loose feathers Soft compact droppings Wet droppings with blood or worms, diarrhea Breathe quietly Cough, sneeze and … Continue Reading →