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Muscovy ducks as a source of Pasteurella anatipestifer infection in turkey flocks
Abstract:
An outbreak of disease, characterised by neurological signs and increased mortality, occurred in 17 out of 50 turkey farms in a village. Virological tests were negative as were routine bacteriological tests of the organs. However, Pasteurella anatipestifer was repeatedly isolated from the brain. The source of the infection was probably a group of Muscovy ducks.
Insights
A disease outbreak in turkeys caused neurological signs and death. Pasteurella anatipestifer was identified as the cause, likely originating from Muscovy ducks.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Pathology
- Microbiology
Background:
- An outbreak of disease affecting turkey farms was reported.
- The disease presented with neurological signs and increased mortality.
- It impacted 17 out of 50 farms in a specific village.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the causative agent of the disease outbreak in turkeys.
- To determine the source of the infection.
Main Methods:
- Virological and routine bacteriological tests were conducted on affected turkeys.
- Pasteurella anatipestifer was isolated from the brain tissue of the turkeys.
Main Results:
- Virological and routine bacteriological tests yielded negative results.
- Pasteurella anatipestifer was consistently isolated from the brain.
- Muscovy ducks were identified as a probable source of infection.
Conclusions:
- Pasteurella anatipestifer was the causative agent of the disease outbreak.
- The outbreak was likely introduced through contact with infected Muscovy ducks.
