Colibacillosis

Colibacillosis is caused due to Escherichia coli which normally live digestive tract. E. coli causes disease when immunity of bird is reduced. E. coli causes huge economic losses in poultry industry.

Transmission occurs through Ingestion, inhalation, egg transmission and rodents. Factors which are responsible for E. Coli infection include contaminated water and feed, dry, dusty condition, poor ventilation, overcrowding, poor litter condition, exposure to ammonia, abnormal stress, high temperature.

Sign which caused by E. coli are pericarditis, peritonitis, salpingitis,Synovitis/Osteomyelitis/Arthritis, Enteritis.

Treatment starts with complete sanitation and antibiotics having good results on E. coli and supplementation of Vitamin/Mineral needs to recovery from disease.