Infectious bronchitis is an infectious disease of viral origin that only affects chickens. It appears on the OIE list.
Infectious bronchitis is a cosmopolitan disease.
It is present in the Caribbean and although no specific study on most of the islands has been carried out, it is most likely present.
Chickens are susceptible species.
Infectious bronchitis is caused by an RNA enveloped virus belonging to the Coronaviridae family and the Coronavirus genus.
Incubation period: 36 to 48 hours
Symptoms
- In chicks: sudden appearance of a hoarse cough, sneezing, nasal discharge and lacrimation
Death in 60% of cases
- In adults: sudden appearance of a decline in egg laying, misshapen and poor quality eggs
Death in 2% of cases
Sanitary
Adherence to standard hygiene and breeding rules (sufficient aeration, avoiding overcrowding, clean litter, etc.)
Medical
Live virus vaccine