What are viral diseases of a poultry farm?

Viral diseases of poultry can cause significant economic losses to the poultry industry. Some of the most common viral diseases of poultry include:

1. Newcastle Disease (ND)

- Caused by Newcastle disease virus (NDV)

- Highly contagious, can affect all types of poultry

- Symptoms: respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, diarrhea, weakness, and death

- Prevention: vaccination

2. Infectious Bronchitis (IB)

- Caused by infectious bronchitis virus (IBV)

- Highly contagious, can affect all types of poultry

- Symptoms: respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, tracheal rales, and decreased egg production

- Prevention: vaccination

3. Avian Influenza (AI)

- Caused by avian influenza virus (AIV)

- Highly contagious, can affect all types of poultry

- Symptoms: respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, diarrhea, weakness, and death

- Prevention: biosecurity measures, vaccination

4. Marek's Disease (MD)

- Caused by Marek's disease virus (MDV)

- Highly contagious, can affect all types of poultry

- Symptoms: tumors in various organs, including the nerves, skin, and internal organs

- Prevention: vaccination

5. Fowl Pox

- Caused by fowl pox virus (FPV)

- Contagious, can affect all types of poultry

- Symptoms: skin lesions, feather loss, respiratory distress, and decreased egg production

- Prevention: vaccination

6. Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE)

- Caused by avian encephalomyelitis virus (AEV)

- Contagious, can affect all types of poultry

- Symptoms: nervous system disorders, including tremors, ataxia, and paralysis

- Prevention: vaccination

7. Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)

- Caused by infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV)

- Contagious, can affect all types of poultry

- Symptoms: respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, and hoarseness

- Prevention: vaccination

8. Turkey Coronavirus (TCoV)

- Caused by turkey coronavirus (TCoV)

- Contagious, can affect turkeys and other poultry

- Symptoms: respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, and decreased egg production

- Prevention: biosecurity measures, vaccination

9. Duck Virus Enteritis (DVE)

- Caused by duck virus enteritis virus (DVEV)

- Contagious, can affect ducks and other waterfowl

- Symptoms: diarrhea, weakness, and death

- Prevention: biosecurity measures, vaccination