With AeroCollect’s Large Layer profile, you can analyze nine common pathogens affecting layer chickens:
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Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV)
Avian metapneumovirus causes turkey rhinotracheitis (TRT) in turkeys and swollen head syndrome (SHS) in chickens. In layers, the virus can lead to drop in egg production and decreased egg quality.
Campylobacter
Campylobacter seldomly causes clinical disease in poultry and birds of all ages act as effective carriers. C. jejuni is the predominant species associated with zoonotic risk and can give rise to gastrointestinal infections in humans. The pathogen spreads rapidly in the poultry flock. Therefore, fast, and reliable results are crucial to prevent disease.
EDS
Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS) is a viral disease in poultry, caused by an adenovirus, leading to reduced egg production and poor eggshell quality. It spreads through contaminated equipment, water, and infected birds. Prevention relies on biosecurity measures and vaccination.
Eimeria (Coccidiose)
Eimeria spp colonize and live in the birds’ intestinal tract. Birds infected with coccidia can appear asymptomatic but in young birds, and in the case of immunosuppression, often due to disease caused by another pathogen, infection can manifest with clinical disease. The most common symptom is bloody diarrhea, which in turn can lead to increased mortality.
Erysipelas
Erysipelas is a bacterial infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. The pathogen affects poultry, including laying hens, turkeys, and broilers, and can infect mammals, including humans, and is seen extensively in pig production.
Symptoms of Erysipelas in poultry is sudden death in the flock, lameness, darkening of skin due to cyanosis, and listlessness. The disease spreads rapidly, and early detection is crucial.
Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV)
Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) is highly contagious, and morbidity can reach 100% in the poultry flock. In addition to respiratory clinical signs, a drop in egg production can be seen, and eggs can appear misshapen.
Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV)
Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), also known as Gumboro, affects the immune system of young chickens, typically age 3-6 weeks. The virus is highly contagious and immunosuppressive, leading to decreased production. Birds show ruffled feathers and depression.
Marek’s disease herpesvirus (MDV)
Marek’s disease herpesvirus (MDV), or just Marek’s, is a highly contagious form of herpesvirus affecting poultry. Marek’s causes a variety of symptoms, including lameness, paralysis, crooked neck, paleness and dropping wings.
Marek’s consists of three serotypes. Serotype 1 is pathogenic, whereas serotypes 2 and 3 are apathogenic to poultry, with serotype 3, especially, being utilized in vaccines (HVT).
Pasteurella
Pasteurella multocida causes Fowl Cholera in poultry. Turkeys are especially sensitive to infection with Pasteurella, and mortality can be high in the flock. The disease can display itself in an acute and chronic form. Acute Fowl Cholera is characterized by a rapid increase in mortality in the flock, with symptoms such as anorexia, diarrhea, and depression. The chronic form involves localized infections, including swollen wattles, joints, and footpads.
| Material: | 1 sample chamber |
| Parameter: | Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV), Campylobacter, EDS, Eimeria (Coccidiose), Erysipelas, Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV), Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Marek’s disease herpesvirus (MDV), Pasturella |
| Duration: | 1-2 days |