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Lameness like Reovirus infection in young broiler chicks , spreading rapidly in the flock,but ruled out Reo,inviting suggessionsn

Published: June 28, 2015
Leg problem bilateral lameness like avian encephlomylitis/Reo virus arthritis,unilateral also seen .Broiler- chicks aged 3 days onword till the fattening completed.Tried broad spectrum antibiotics,vitamins and minerals.No improvements.pls.give suggessions,
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Dan Heller
29 de junio de 2015
Why REO was ruled out ? Did you checked for Mycoplasma synoviae ?
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Konstantinos Evangelou
30 de junio de 2015
Did you try with hydrogen peroxide disinfection (no birds)?
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Joy Ho
30 de junio de 2015
What other symptoms are seen besides lameness and what is the mortality %?
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Zaheeruddin
Dean's Biochem
8 de julio de 2015
Such incidences may occur due to non REO vaccinated parent flock chickens , Staph., MS infections or due to certain deficiencies and sometimes mycotoxins also play a role. However, they should respond to indicated antibiotics and highly bio-available Calcium and other nutrient source, if it is not due to REO. You may need to recheck all the above to find out the cause and treatment as well.
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