Colibacillosis

E. Coli

Infection

Dr. Arifur Rabbi, DVM. MSDeputy Manager

(Veterinary Technical Services)Agrovet Division

Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd.

Presented by

Site of Infection

Colibacillosis is an infectious disease caused by the gram negative bacteria E. coli.

IntestineSkin Yolk sacOvarian FollicleRespiratory TractBlood

Colibacillosis

E coli Infection

Under the Skin (Cellulitis)Respiratory problemYolk sac infection/OmphalitisColigranulomaEnteritis Salpingitis Septicaemia & death

Transmission

Faecal contamination of feed & water Inhalation Faecal contamination of egg may result penetration through the shell during hatching.

Predisposing Factors

After respiratory stress caused by Mycoplasma Infectious Bronchitis (IB) New Castle Disease (ND)Environmental Stress like: high temp. & humidity, high concentration ammonia gas.

Lesion of Colibacillosis

Omphalitis

Yolk Sac Infection

Cellulitis

Accumulation of Exudates

Accumulation of fibrin in respiratory form

Infection in follicle

Infection in follicle

Others E coli Infection

Haemorrhage in liver (septicaemia)

Prevention

To prevent infection in early stage:Use Docolis 1gm/Liter Drinking water from the First Day of Brooding.Maintain temperature, ventilation and others perfectly during brooding period.Hygienic Management by cleaning and disinfections

Treatment

Yolk Sac Infection/Omphalitis:Eskcolis @ 1gm/Liter of drinking water Enroflox @ 1ml/Liter of drinking water Coccino @ 2.5gm/Liter of drinking water

Respiratory Infection (Fibrin over Liver& Heart):Eskcolis @ 1gm/Liter of drinking water Eska CTC @ 1gm/1.5 Liter of drinking water

Intestinal form:Eskcolis @ 1gm/Liter of drinking water

Infection if reproductive tract:Eskcolis @ 1gm/Liter of drinking water Eskamox @ 1gm/2 Liter of drinking water

Cellulitis:Eskcolis @ 1gm/Liter of drinking water Eskamox @ 1gm/2 Liter of drinking water

NB: Eskavit C @ 1gm/5 liter drinking water and Sugar 10gm/1 Liter Drinking water is recommended during the above treatment.

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