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Posted by Farida Sanusi on December 15, 2024 at 9:36 pm
How do you treat bird flu in poultry?
Damian Akinwale Ogunbi replied 1 year, 5 months ago 11 Members · 23 Replies -
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Treating bird flu (avian influenza) in poultry is challenging because it is a highly contagious viral disease, and there is no specific treatment for infected birds. Instead, control and prevention are the primary strategies
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It can be controlled or its effects reduced
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Neuraminidase inhibitors, such as oseltamivir and zanamivir, can also be effective in reducing deaths from bird flu.
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Use broad-spectrum antimicrobials to control secondary pathogens.
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can be treated in poultry with broad-spectrum antimicrobials and increased temperatures
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There’s no readily available treatment for bird Influenza yet, but various practices are putting in place such as culling.
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You can treat secondary bacterial infections or pneumonias with antibiotics
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