Infectious laryngotracheitis is an infectious disease of viral origin that affects certain bird species. It is an OIE listed disease.
Infectious laryngotracheitis is present worldwide. It is present in the Caribbean, probably in most of the islands.
Hens of any age but mostly at the beginning of egg laying.
Infectious laryngotracheitis is caused by an RNA enveloped virus belonging to the Herpesviridae family and the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily.
Incubation period: 6 to 12 days
Symptoms: rhinitis, conjunctivitis, edema of the head, respiratory difficulties, expectoration of blood and/or mucus combined with a significant decline in egg laying
Sometimes sinusitis, bronchitis, bronchopnemonia with nasal and rale discharge
Recovery in 10 to 14 days or death by asphyxia in 70% of cases for the most severe forms
The symptoms can be less clear in the subacute form of the disease
Sanitary
Adherence to standard hygiene and breeding rules (disinfection of equipment, correct temperature conditions and aeration of buildings, clean litter, etc.)
Attenuated live virus vaccine