COLISEPTICEMIA

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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