Pullorum disease and fowl typhoid with particular reference to their control and prevention
1958
Wilson, James Ebenezer
The research which has been described in the thesis confirms that the agglutination test is the most important factor in preventing pullorum disease. By its regular and repeated use the incidence of the disease can be quickly reduced and free flocks established. The disease is perpetuated by the continued existence of low -grade hatcheries; it would seem possible to eradicate it by extending testing to all breeding flocks.
Show more [+] Less [-]The agglutination test is also of value in preventing and controlling fowl typhoid, which despite its increased incidence remains mainly a disease of the poorer type of farm which constitutes a continuing source of infection.
Show more [+] Less [-]The use of modified living vaccines appears to provide a promising means of prevention and therapeutic treatment with furazolidone is useful within the limitations which have been described.
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