Description

Overview of CRD in Poultry Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) primarily stems from Mycoplasma gallisepticum infection, affecting chickens' upper respiratory tract and leading to persistent health issues in flocks. It often worsens with secondary infections like E. coli, creating complex cases known as C-CRD with higher mortality. The disease thrives in humid, stressful conditions such as poor ventilation or seasonal changes. Common Symptoms Birds show nasal discharge, sneezing, head shaking, and facial swelling around eyes and sinuses. Advanced signs include open-mouth breathing, gurgling sounds, reduced feed intake, slow growth, and in layers, distorted eggshells or drops in production by 10-40%. Mortality can reach 30% in combined infections with fever and perihepatitis. Causes and Risk Factors Mycoplasma spreads via aerosols, contaminated equipment, or vertically through eggs, exacerbated by stress from vaccinations, overcrowding, or parasites. Concurrent issues like coccidiosis or poor biosecurity amplify outbreaks, especially in young birds (3-6 weeks) or layers. Treatment Approaches Different Antibiotics and other medicines are available in market which can help birds to treat infections while administered in water for 3-7 days control symptoms, often combined with supportive care such as isolation and warmth. For E. coli-complicated cases, specialized options like REFINER prove effective; vitamins and minerals aid recovery. Veterinary flushing of sinuses may be needed in severe pus-filled cases. A Rational Herbal Treatment A more trusted Herbal formulation with the brand name RESPEED GB is developed by Focon Inc to treat moderate to severe condition of CRD and other associated Respiratory issues in poultry birds. Being herbal in nature, RESPEED GB is safe to birds and even working staff without any side effects. A dose of 15 – 20 ml per 60 Kg body weight is recommended twice a day for first 3 days followed by once a day for next 5 -7 days. Prevention Strategies Maintain ventilation, reduce stress, and implement biosecurity to limit spread; probiotics and clean housing prevent recurrence. Prophylactic antibiotics curb egg transmission in breeders. For further discussion, call at 080 480 38800 or +91-9717669292 or visit our website www.foconinc.in