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GUMBORO (INFECTIOUS BURSAL DISEASE)

Gumboro Disease, also known as Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), is one of the most "wicked disease" that can affect chickens. This disease has given so many farmers hypertension as they watch their whole investment vanish like smoke right in front of their eyes!!! Gumboro is caused by a virus and it affects mostly young birds usually between the ages of 3 weeks to 6 weeks. This disease is usually transmitted via ingestion of contaminated water, feed, faeces and litter

SYMPTOMS
Loss of appetite
Weakness
Dullness
Rough feathers
Diarrhea may be white/yellowish white
Sudden death

NOTE: If you suspect Gumboro, open up the dead chicken, if you see blood like stains on the thigh/chest muscle or you see blood patches inside the stomach close to gizzard, then you are likely dealing with Gumboro.

MANAGEMENT
Gumboro has no cure and it is usually 50/50 once there is an outbreak. Hence our focus will be on prevention although palliative treatment will also be discussed

PREVENTION
Routine vaccination using original branded vaccines under the supervision of an expert

Proper farm hygiene and regular cleaning of the litter with strong disinfectant/Formalin/Bleach

High level of farm biosecurity

TREATMENT
Immediate isolation of suspected birds from the seemingly healthy birds

The farm should be depopulated, and thoroughly decontaminated alongside its tools and equipment with a very strong disinfectant like hypochlorite bleach or formalin based disinfectant and then allowed to dry before being reintroduced to the farm

Administer any strong like tetracycline based broad spectrum antibiotics examples Oxy100® MS-Neoxyvit ® Doxygen® etc or any Ofloxacin(fluoroquinolones) based antibiotics like Enro-Colivet® etc to treat secondary bacterial infection alongside multivitamins to boost their immune system. You can specifically add Vitamin C to boost recovery and immune system

Antiviral drugs like Virucine® can also be administered but its effectiveness is debatable

Traditionally, Aloe vera has been reported to be effective but its palatability is an issue.

NOTE: DURING OUTBREAK OF GUMBORO DISEASE NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADMINISTER GUMBORO VACCINE. A VACCINE IS NOT A DRUG FOR TREATMENT, RATHER IT IS FOR PREVENTION

NB: Some pictures are for illustration

Good day doctor ,
I would like to discuss something with you about veterinary medicine pathway. I sent a mail already .
Please, kindly reach out to me .Thanks

Gumboro Disease, also known as Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), is one of the most "wicked disease" that can affect chickens. This disease has given so many farmers hypertension as they watch their whole investment vanish like smoke right in front of their eyes!!! Gumboro is caused by a virus and it affects mostly young birds usually between the ages of 3 weeks to 6 weeks. This disease is usually transmitted via ingestion of contaminated water, feed, faeces and litter

SYMPTOMS
Loss of appetite
Weakness
Dullness
Rough feathers
Diarrhea may be white/yellowish white
Sudden death

NOTE: If you suspect Gumboro, open up the dead chicken, if you see blood like stains on the thigh/chest muscle or you see blood patches inside the stomach close to gizzard, then you are likely dealing with Gumboro.

MANAGEMENT
Gumboro has no cure and it is usually 50/50 once there is an outbreak. Hence our focus will be on prevention although palliative treatment will also be discussed

PREVENTION
Routine vaccination using original branded vaccines under the supervision of an expert

Proper farm hygiene and regular cleaning of the litter with strong disinfectant/Formalin/Bleach

High level of farm biosecurity

TREATMENT
Immediate isolation of suspected birds from the seemingly healthy birds

The farm should be depopulated, and thoroughly decontaminated alongside its tools and equipment with a very strong disinfectant like hypochlorite bleach or formalin based disinfectant and then allowed to dry before being reintroduced to the farm

Administer any strong like tetracycline based broad spectrum antibiotics examples Oxy100® MS-Neoxyvit ® Doxygen® etc or any Ofloxacin(fluoroquinolones) based antibiotics like Enro-Colivet® etc to treat secondary bacterial infection alongside multivitamins to boost their immune system. You can specifically add Vitamin C to boost recovery and immune system

Antiviral drugs like Virucine® can also be administered but its effectiveness is debatable

Traditionally, Aloe vera has been reported to be effective but its palatability is an issue.

NOTE: DURING OUTBREAK OF GUMBORO DISEASE NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADMINISTER GUMBORO VACCINE. A VACCINE IS NOT A DRUG FOR TREATMENT, RATHER IT IS FOR PREVENTION

NB: Some pictures are for illustration[/quote]

Acknowledged sir. I respond to the email as soon as possible as I'm in field presently