In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian from UC Davis, about Infectious Coryza. Unfortunately, this is a disease found in many backyards’ flocks, and one that is highly misunderstood. Dr. Gallardo will talk with us about how the disease is transmitted, and how to prevent exposer. We will also discuss whether or not it’s good practice to vaccinate for coryza, and which medications are most effective to treat the disease. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss.
This is a good topic, because many backyard breeders are dealing with Infectious Coryza.
- Coryza is one of the most common diseases.
- Can cause deaths – but coryza mostly affects the growth and development of the offspring. Which can have a huge effect on the strain.
For weeks, the offspring look good and healthy. All of a sudden (usually at 6 weeks of age) the offspring start sneezing, coughing and looking droopy. That’s when you know you are in trouble.
Topics:
- What is Infectious Coryza?
- What causes the disease?
- How is Coryza Spread?
- What is the incubation period?
- What are the Symptoms of Coryza?
- How to prevent exposure to Coryza?
- How to ensure you are not bringing Coryza onto your yard?
- Vaccines are available – how effective are they?
- How do we Control Coryza?
- Are all survivors’ carriers?
- How do you eliminate the disease? – But still preserve the genetic pool of your strain?
- How to treat your flock or strain for Coryza?
This episode is going to really help a lot of breeders
We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs.
Also, it’s our mission to provide our members a greater understanding of poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of their fowl.
If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are going to enjoy this show.
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Our guest: Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo
Associate Professor and Associate Professor in Residence
Department of Population Health & Reproduction
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
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https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/poultry-health
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