Upper Respiratory Diseases
By Artib Farm - Monday, July 09, 2018
This can easily be described as a poultry
disease that affect the trachea (windpipe)
and entire respiratory system of poultry in
such a way that the sinuses of the chicken i.e the area between the eye and the beak are swollen. These may be swollen in such a way that the eyes are closed.

Signs in sick chickens
Tears and wetness often occur around the
eyes and nostrils. The discharge from the
nostrils may look like clear water in the early stages but can become cloudy and yellow
when secondary bacterial infections cause
complications.
# Sneezing
# Coughing
# Difficulty in breathing. They breathe with an
open beak and you can hear a snoring or
clicking sound
# Loss of appetite
# Weakness
# Weight loss
Some signs found in dead chickens are very
red windpipe and throat. Fluid can be stored
in the windpipe of the affected chicken.
Causes
There are many different types of organisms
that can cause disease in the upper
respiratory tract. The causative organisms are
:
# Mycoplasma
# Bacteria (E. coli, Pasteurella, Haemophilus)
# Viruses (Newcastle disease, influenza,
infectious bronchitis, infectious
laryngotracheitis)
# Parasites (mites and worms)
# Fungi (Aspergillus)
Treatment
# Use an antibiotic drug that was
recommended by your animal health
technician or veterinarian in the water for 3 to 5 days.
# Prepare drinking water that contain
electrolytes, vitamins and minerals can be
added to the water.
Source: https://artibfarm..com/2018/07/upper-respiratory-diseases.html