Colisepticemia is characterized by coliform bacteria’s invasion of the blood stream and is primarily observed in neonates and immune-compromised animals. Affected animals show pronounced signs of systemic disease and tend to deteriorate rapidly.
Coli-septicaemia is an infectious disease of farmed poultry. It is most commonly seen
following upper respiratory disease. Caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli, it is seen
worldwide in chickens and turkeys.
SIGNS of COLISEPTICEMIA:
• Respiratory signs, coughing, sneezing
• Snick
• Dejection
• Reduced appetite
• Poor growth
TREATMENT Of COLISEPTICEMIA:
Amoxicillin (Avimox®), Neomycin (intestinal activity only),
Neo-Chlor Plus®, Potentiated Sulphonamide (Trisulvitrim®,)
and Menorox®.
PREVENTION of COLISEPTICEMIA
• Good sanitation of house, feed and water.
• Control of predisposing factors and infections by
vaccination.
• Ensure proper ventilation and chlorination of
drinking water to reduce the levels of environmental contamination.
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