Diseases of Poultry

Poultry and Cage Bird Diseases

Written by P. Seneviratna, Diseases of Poultry (Including Cage Birds) provides a detailed overview of infectious and other diseases affecting poultry and captive birds. It covers conditions such as avian leucosis, mycoplasmosis, Marek’s disease, coccidiosis, and fowl cholera, alongside diseases affecting turkeys, geese, and cage birds. The book also discusses treatment drugs, poisons, toxins, and basic poultry surgery, making it a useful reference for veterinary students and researchers.

Key Features:

• Covers diseases affecting poultry and cage birds
• Explains avian leucosis complex and Marek’s disease
• Discusses avian mycoplasmosis and avian sarcoma
• Examines coccidiosis, avian encephalomyelitis, and fowl cholera
• Addresses viral and respiratory diseases in poultry
• Covers important infections affecting turkeys and geese
• Includes information on diseases commonly found in cage birds
• Discusses drugs used in the treatment of birds
• Introduces poisoning, toxins, and basic poultry surgery
• Provides useful reference material for veterinary students and researchers