Natural treatment for colibacillosis in chicken

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08:11:00

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2023

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Agribusiness Insider
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Colibacillosis is a poultry disease that kills birds at early stages, however, this can be controlled by applying organic remedies as well as following the recommended precautions. Furthermore, affected birds show signs and symptoms like fluid accumulation in the abdomen a condition known as ascites, breathing difficulties, low feed and water intake, general body weakness, wet vent area, gapping, and death. Therefore to avoid losses resulting from colibacillosis disease disinfect chicken houses before stocking to kill the E.coli bacteria.

Disease causes

Colibacillosis disease is very devastating and can kill the entire flock at its early stages. The colibacillosis poultry disease is caused by E. coli bacteria and originates from both hatcheries and affected previous flocks. Additionally, stress among birds and stressful conditions also cause colibacillosis in poultry. 

Precautions and treatment

Always eliminate stress and source good quality chicks from reputable hatcheries. Furthermore, ensure to change litter frequently and isolate new flocks from the existing flock. On the other hand, for effective organic colibacillosis treatment start by adding both thyme and turmeric extract in chicken feeds and water. Alternatively, add garlic powder as well as essential oils in both chicken feeds and drinking water respectively.
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00:0001:49Colibacillosis disease kills birds at early stages, however this can be controlled by applying organic remedies.
01:5002:13The disease is caused by E. coli bacteria and originates from both hatchery and previous flocks.
02:1402:33Always disinfect the chicken house before stocking. Stress also causes the disease
02:3402:58Signs and symptoms: fluid accumulation in the abdomen, breathing difficulties, low feed, and water intake.
02:5903:09Other symptoms include general body weakness, wet vent area, gapping, and death.
03:1004:02Control precautions: Eliminate stress and get chick from reputable hatcheries.
04:0304:56Always change litter frequently and also isolate new flocks from the existing flock.
04:5705:56Organic treatment: start by adding both thyme and turmeric extract to chicken feeds and water.
05:5708:11Alternatively, add garlic powder as well as essential oils in chicken feeds and drinking water respectively.

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