Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) Outbreak and its Management-An Experience Reddy E. Tirupathi*, Reddy Y. Ravindra, Ramya P. College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Proddatur-516360, YSR Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh *Corresponding author. E-mail: tiruvety@gmail.com
Online published on 2 April, 2016. Abstract An outbreak of Infectious Bursal Disease occurred in a private farm housing 15, 000 layer chicks. The disease was noticed at 8th week and lasted till 11th week. During the outbreak, 857 birds died by end of 11th week bringing the mortality to 5.7%. The affected birds were reluctant to feed, unable to drink water, had ruffled feathers, depression and inability to move. The affected birds showed whitish diarrhea, pecking at vent region. Post mortem examination revealed lesions mainly in bursa of fabricius, ranging from edematous swollen bursa to exudates around the bursa with haemorrhages. Birds were treated with Amoxycillin for 7 days as a pulse dose to prevent secondary bacterial infection, supportive treatment with immunomodulators like Vitamin A, E, C and Selenium preparations along with stringent biosecurity measures. Top Keywords Bio-security, commercial layer, Gumboro disease, treatment, vaccination. Top |