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A Study on the Occurrence of Poultry Diseases in Sylhet Region of Bangladesh

M. R. Islam
Medicine and Surgery Department, Sylhet Government Veterinary College,Field Diseases Investigation Laboratory, Tilagor, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

B. C. Das
Medicine and Surgery Department, Sylhet Government Veterinary College,Field Diseases Investigation Laboratory, Tilagor, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

K. Hossain
Medicine and Surgery Department, Sylhet Government Veterinary College,Field Diseases Investigation Laboratory, Tilagor, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

N. S. Lucky
Medicine and Surgery Department, Sylhet Government Veterinary College,Field Diseases Investigation Laboratory, Tilagor, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

M. G. Mostafa
Medicine and Surgery Department, Sylhet Government Veterinary College,Field Diseases Investigation Laboratory, Tilagor, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A pathological investigation on the occurrence of poultry diseases in Sylhet region of Bangladesh was conducted during the period from November 2001 to October 2002. A total of 1352 sample of either dead or sick birds were brought from different Upazillas of Sylhet region. Diagnosis of different disease conditions was made on the basis of the history, age of birds, clinical signs, gross and microscopic lesions. The diagnosed diseases included Infectious Bursal disease (IBD) (24.26%), Newcastle Disease (ND) (6.73%), Infectious Bronchitis (0.29%), Omphalitis (2.81%), Fowl Cholera (0.44%), Salmonellosis (6.73%), Colibacillosis (5.17%), Necrotic enteritis (0.44%), Aspergillosis (17.53%), Infectious Coryza (0.37%), Chronic respiratory disease (CRD)/Mycoplasmosis (5.32%), Coccidiosis (9.46%) and deficiency disorders/stress condition (1.03%). In general, the highest number of cases were recorded in the age group of 8-21 days (42.60%), followed by 22-35 days age group (26.62%), 0-7 days age group (26.10%), 36-60 days age group (1.03%) and over 60 days age group (3.62%) of Poultry. Distribution and proportionate incidence of poultry disease of Bangladesh reveals that the poultry diseases occur mostly in rainy season (56.36%), followed by summer (28.11%) and the least in winter season (15.53%).

Keywords: Poultry diseases, Control of diseases, Farm management

Location: Different Upazillas at Sylhet region

Start Date: 00-11-2001

End Date: 00-10-2002

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Diseases

Objectives:

To establish commercial poultry farm, the incidence of poultry diseases of the area should be considered for prevention and control of the diseases.

Methodology:

A total of 1352 dead/sick birds of different poultry farms of different Upazillas at Sylhet region were used for this study. These birds were brought to the Field Disease Investigation Laboratory (FDIL), Sylhet during the period from November 2001 to October 2002. To study the seasonal variations in the incidence of the diseases, the whole year was divided into conventional three seasons, namely winter (November-February), summer (March- June) and Rainy (July-October). According to age the birds were grouped as 0-7, 8-21, 22-35, 36-60 and over 60 days of age. The diagnosis of different diseases was based on the history of the flock, age of affected birds, clinical signs, postmortem lesions, gross and microscopic examinations and isolation and identification of causal agents.

Source of Information: International Journal of Poultry Science 2 (5): 354-356, 2003

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Achievement/Findings:

In conclusion, it may be mentioned that chicks aged between 8-21 days were most vulnerable to various diseases. The most prevalent diseases were as IBD, ND, Aspergillosis, coccidiosis, Salmonellosis and Mycoplasmosis which demand immediate attention for prevention and control.

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