Tuberculosis

Other Names

• avian TB
• avian tuberculosis


Organism or Mechanism
 
• Mycobacterium avium bacteria


Preventative Measures

• Do not keep chickens over 18 months.
• Rotate range.


Management Treatments

• Clean and disinfect housing and soil.


Physical Treatments

• None, cull.


Nutritional Treatments


Herbal Treatments


Homeopathic Treatments

• If muscles of breast reduced in size exposing sternum give--Tuberculinum 1M.
• If lameness & swelling of joints give--Kali phos, Rhus tox.
• If comb and wattles appear pale in color give--Alfa alfa, China.