BROODER PNEUMONIA

[Md. Abdul Bari]

Treatment Protocol for Brooder Pneumonia (Aspergillosis)

1. Improve Environment & Biosecurity

Remove moldy feed and litter: Discard any contaminated feed, bedding, or materials.

Disinfect the brooder house: Use fungicides like 1–2% sodium hypochlorite, copper sulfate, or formaldehyde fumigation (only in empty houses).

Improve ventilation: Ensure proper airflow to reduce humidity and fungal spore buildup.

Use fresh bedding: Avoid damp or moldy litter.

2. Antifungal Treatment

Copper sulfate (0.1%) in drinking water for 5–7 days.

Nystatin (if available) in feed or water at recommended doses.

Itraconazole or Voriconazole (for high-value birds, under veterinary supervision).

Amphotericin B (in severe cases, for individual high-value birds).

3. Supportive Therapy

Vitamin A & E supplements: Help with respiratory and immune system support.

Electrolytes and probiotics: Strengthen gut health and immunity.

[Md kayum]

Brooder pneumonia, caused by Aspergillus, affects young birds.

Treatment:Isolation, antifungal treatment, adjust fat soluble vitamin (A, E), Selenium and probiotics used.

[Md kayum]

Pneumonia is a fungal affected process . It is leaded to respiratory problem. Please keep the birds isolated ,manage environment & treatment with antifungal medicine.