Categories Of Diseases in Poultry
- Categories Of Diseases in Poultry
1- Category 1 Diseases:1. Death in the flock is very high – often up to 100%.
2. Multiple organ systems (respiratory, digestive, nervous, reproductive, etc.) are affected by these diseases.
3. Prevention through vaccination and biosecurity are the only options. Treatment of active disease is ineffective. Stamping out flocks may be the only option for controlling the disease once birds are infected.
2- Category 2 Diseases:
1. Mortality is lower than in Category 1 disease and/or treatment is possible.
2. Only one or a few organ systems are involved.
3. There are medications, vaccinations, and other treatments available for these diseases.
3- Category 3 Diseases:
1. These are conditions rather than diseases, and are not caused by organisms that are spread between birds.
2. Depending on the cause, they may affect multiple organ systems.
3. They are environmental in origin and control is mostly through providing adequate housing and sanitation.
4. Medication may be available for some conditions in this category