Avian cholera is an infectious disease of bacterial origin that primarily affects chickens, as well as other bird species.
It appears on the OIE list.
Avian cholera is present throughout the world.
This disease is rife in the Caribbean, where it is responsible for major losses
Chickens and other bird species
Avian cholera is caused by Pasteurella multocida, a Gram-negative, immobile, non-spore forming and capsulated coccobacillus.
Incubation period: 4 to 9 days
Symptoms
prostration, anorexia, adypsia, diarrhoea and weight loss
Significant decline in egg laying
Sanitary
Adherence to standard hygiene measures (sufficient aeration, avoiding overcrowding, clean litter, etc.)
In the event of an outbreak, the destruction of cadavers, the cleaning and disinfection of the contaminated area and the elimination of parasites
Inactivated-bacteria vaccine