Prevalence of infectious diseases in local and fayoumi breeds of rural poultry (Gallus domesticus)
2005
Mustafa, M.Y. (Directorate of Extension, Livestock and Dairy Development, Sheikhupura (Pakistan)) | Ali, S.S. (Punjab Univ., Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore (Pakistan). Dept. of Zoology)
A field study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of the various poultry diseases in domestic rural fowl in Distt. Sheikhupura. The disease prevalence was found high (57%) in Fayoumi than local breed i.e., Desi hens (43%). The overall prevalence of various diseases was, Newcastle (40.33%), E. coli (5%), Infectious bronchitis (2.66%) chromic respiratory disease (7%) Infectious coryza (8.33%) and Salmonellosis (6.33%) Fowl pox (15.66%) Hydro-pericardium (4%) Coccidiosis (10.66%) and Avian influenza (Nil). Proper management was recommended to ensure good sanitation and proper vaccination for effective diseases prevention.
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