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Disease prevalence in Georgia turkey flocks in 1986
1Department of Avian Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30605.
Avian Diseases
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Fowl cholera was the most common disease in turkey flocks in 1986. This study estimated disease prevalence in commercial tom and breeder hen flocks based on necropsy cases.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary pathology
- Avian disease surveillance
Background:
- Understanding disease prevalence is crucial for poultry health management.
- Historical data provides insights into long-term disease trends in turkey populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of common diseases in turkey flocks.
- To identify the most significant diseases affecting commercial tom and breeder hen flocks in 1986.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of necropsy case submissions to the University of Georgia in 1986.
- Calculation of disease prevalence by comparing flock sizes of reported cases to the population at risk.
Main Results:
- Fowl cholera was the most prevalent disease in both commercial tom (18.0%) and breeder hen (14.7%) flocks.
- Colibacillosis prevalence was 15.9% in commercial tom flocks.
- Aspergillosis prevalence was 8.5% in commercial tom and 4.9% in breeder hen flocks.
Conclusions:
- Fowl cholera, colibacillosis, and aspergillosis were significant avian diseases in 1986.
- Prevalence varied between commercial tom and breeder hen flocks for certain diseases.