Gumboro Disease - pdf

1. Gumboro Disease is caused by several species of Orthoptera And This disease is normally transmitted by interspecific fighting Gumboro Disease, also known as infectious bursal disease, infectious avian nephrosis, and infectious bursitis, is a highly contagious disease mostly seen in young chickens and turkeys at the age of 3 to 6 weeks, and is caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV). Signs and symptoms may include dehydration, ruffled feathers, watery diarrhea, and depression. It results from the deposition of pathogenic bacteria and other organisms on the toes and lower parts of the legs. Common causes are infections of roundworms, ringworms, distemper, fleas, ticks, lice, etc., and infections of the lymph nodes or draining lymph system, or nephritis. Gumboro Disease may be primary or secondary, and usually occurs in untreated sick geese or sick turkeys. It can lead to death, if left untreated. This condition is spread through unbroken skin contact and is fatal in up to 50% of infected turkeys. Infectious bursitis can be prevented by daily examination of the bottom half of the birds' backs. In case of chronic infection or mortality, antibiotics are required. Gumboro disease is caused by several species of Orthoptera. The disease is normally transmitted by interspecific fighting. Bursae, small sacs filled with fluid, serve as a protection for bones. These sacs are often punctured during fights. See Full Report@ https://bit.ly/3ym46Hb Read More@ https://bit.ly/2UZ8Owc