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What Measures Can be Taken to Keep the Hatchery Free of the Fungus Aspergillus PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 01 June 2008

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  1. What is Aspergillosis
  2. In what ways does Aspergillus enter the hatchery
  3. How can I recognise Aspergillosis in the hatchery


1. What is Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis is a fungal infection of the respiratory tract in young birds, also commonly known as 'brooder pneumonia'. In infected birds, the air sacs and lungs show white to yellow spots or lesions. Infected birds gasp for air and have accelerated breathing. Aspergillosis can also result in severe eye (and even brain) infection, which can appear as a yellow cheesy pellet beneath the eyelid. Increased mortality rates of 5 to 50% may occur within 21 days after the placement of diseased birds
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