This is the type of muscular disease that mainly affect the poultry
limbs (wings and legs) and disallow free movement of chicken from one place to
another. It is sometimes referred to as locomotor disease.
Signs in Sick
Chickens
Signs may vary, but usually chickens lie down because they cannot
stand erect. They are reluctant to move or limping when movement is compulsory.
Nervous signs may include staring into the sky for not knowing where they are,
pulling the head and neck over their backs, paralysis and sores on the breast
muscles from lying down. Other signs are crooked toes, swollen hocks,
hyper-extended or rubbery legs.
Causes
There are many different types of organisms that can cause nervous signs and lameness. These include:
- Bacteria (Salmonella, Botulism).
- Viruses (Newcastle disease, Marek’s disease, avian encephalo-myelitis).
- Fungi
(Aspergillus).
Treatment
A complete hygiene and disinfection programme should be planned
together with the animal health technician or veterinarian. Antibiotics
will only be effective against bacteria and can be used as recommended. If it
is a viral disease, such as Newcastle
disease, urgent steps have to be taken to prevent possible
spread because it causes serious production losses.
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