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Study on the Occurrence of Poultry Diseases in Comilla Region of Bangladesh

M.A. Fazal*
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M.R. Islam
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M.A. Ginnah
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M.O. Faruk
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

S. Paul
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M.S.I. Siddiqui
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A total of 8252 samples of either dead or sick birds were brought from seven Upazillas of Comilla region to diagnose the disease. With the help of respective Upazillas veterinary surgeons, Upazillas Livestock Officers and District Livestock Officers the investigation were performed to know the occurrence of poultry diseases in Comilla region of Bangladesh during the period from July 2004 to June 2005. Diagnosis of different disease conditions was made on the basis of the history, age, clinical signs, gross and microscopic lesions. The diagnosed diseases were Infectious Bursal disease (1BD-17.75%), Newcastle Disease (ND-5.77%), Infectious Bronchitis (0.86%), Omphalitis (1.76%), Fowl Cholera (2.12%), Salmonellosis (8.74%), Colibacillosis (7.21%), Necrotic enteritis (0.18%), Aspergillosis (15.27%), Infectious Coryza (0.27%), Chronic respiratory disease (CRD) / Mycoplasmosis (3.33%), Coccidiosis (11.08%) and deficiency disorders/stress condition (0.96%). In general, the highest number of cases were recorded in the age group of 8-21 days (42.46%), followed by 22-35 days age group (34.79%), 0-7 days age group (10.21%), 36-60 days age group (3.69%) and over 60 days age group (8.85%) of poultry. Distribution and proportionate incidence of poultry disease of Bangladesh reveals that the poultry diseases occur mostly in rainy season (54.37%), followed by summer (30.93%) and the least in winter season (14.70%).

Keywords: Poultry diseases, Occurrence, Comilla.

Location: Comilla region of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-07-2004

End Date: 00-06-2005

Program Area: Pest Management

Commodity: Poultry, Diseases

Objectives:

Poultry diseases are the major constraints for developing the poultry industry. The occurrence of diseases in a particular area depends on various factors like geo-climatic condition, management practices, immoni7ation status, social awareness etc. To establish commercial poultry farm, the incidence of poultry diseases of the area should be considered for prevention and control of the diseases. This research article reveals the occurrence of poultry diseases in Comilla region of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

A total of 8252 dead or sick birds of different poultry farms of seven upazillas out of thirteen at Comilla region were used for this study. These birds were brought to the respective upazilla veterinary hospital and Field Disease Investigation Laboratory (FDIL), Comilla, during the period from July 2004 to June 2005. Laboratory diagnosis was conducted directly and/or with the help of veterinary surgeons, upazilla livestock officers and district livestock officer. 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, serological tests and isolation and identification of causal agents. 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) (Islam, et a12003). According to age the birds were grouped as 0-7, 8-21, 22-35, 36-60 and over 60 days of age.

Source of Information: South Asian J. Agric. 2009.4 (1&2): 1-4 ISSN 1991-0037

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Achievement/Findings:

Distribution and proportionate incidence of poultry disease of Bangladesh reveal that the poultry diseases occur mostly in the rainy season (54.37%), followed by summer (30.93%) and the least in the winter season (14.70%).

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