Poultry diseases
Listen to this extended radio story about poultry diseases. (MP3 download)
Chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry make a nice addition to any acreage, but they require vaccinations to prevent them from getting sick. One of the most common illnesses poultry face is a bacterial infection called coccidiosis. The disease is spread by contact with droppings of infected birds, so if one animal gets sick, the entire flock is at risk. It can stunt growth and even kill birds. Listen to the Living the Country Life radio program for the signs and symptoms of coccidiosis and other poultry diseases.
Radio interview source: Dr. Darrel Trampel, Extension poultry veterinarian and poultry diagnostician, Iowa State University
Check out these links for additional information:
Common poultry diseases: Link to dozens of poultry diseases for extensive information from the experts at Mississippi State University Extension.
Preventive medicine for backyard chickens: Diseases can be introduced into a backyard flock in a number of ways. Here are some tips for keeping your birds disease-free.
Poultry 101: Learn the basics of raising ducks, geese, and free-range chickens.
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