Colibacillosis, or E. coli infection, is an opportunistic bacterial infection that affects poultry and causes a lot of losses to the farmer. The disease is caused by a bacteria, the Escherichia coli (mostly abbreviated as E. coli). Escherichia coli exists as a good bacteria in our gut and in the intestines of the bird, but it becomes infectious if given the opportunity either by a viral infection or too much stress onto the birds. How Does It Happen? 1. If the birds are eating contaminated feed and drinking dirty water. Feeds and water can be contaminated with litter or chicken droppings Remember, E. coli is already in the litter. 2. If the feed store doesn't have proper bio security (we can easily pick E. coli from contaminated places, latrines, etc. 3. Most of us are using piped water or automated water or cages. The bio film that collects in water pipes is another breeding ground for the stubborn bacteria. 4. The automatic drinkers that you don'
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