Fowl pox disease is caused by DNA VIRUS of the genus avipoxvirus ,is transmitted primarily to flocks through biting mosquitoes, this occurs especially when their is over breeding of mosquito in a certain season, a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird is able to keep the virus in her salivary glands for up to 8 weeks.
SYMPTOMS:
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Scabs or lesions on the comb
- Eyelid swelling
- Yellow canker lesion on the mouth
- Reduced water conception
Fowl pox disease once that is a dangerous and fatal disease found in chickens. It is better to take preventive measures within your poultry farm before the disease occurs than to treat it, as the chances of recovery are very low if the disease is contracted. If any of the above symptoms. If even a symptom appears, then carefully increase the care of the affected bird. Precautionary measures include cleanliness within the farm, timely vaccination, mosquito control and other precautions. While vaccinating, it should be noted that the chicken or hen being vaccinated must be a healthy bird. Remember that vaccinating infected birds is harmful, so only non-infected birds should be vaccinated. Be sure to use Sanitize drinking water and vitamin supplement as well.
