Common infectious diseases and parasites of poultry and pet birds: causes, signs and prevention | Evidence chain

FAQ

Where do red mites and lice on poultry hide during the day?

In the cracks of the perches. Inspect the perch crevices at night and examine feathers under a microscope; prevention relies on regularly cleaning those crevices and treating the environment.

家禽のワクモやハジラミは、昼間どこに潜んでいますか？ — 止まり木の隙間です。夜間に止まり木の隙間を確認し、羽毛の鏡検を行います。予防は隙間の定期清掃と環境の駆虫です。

Where do red mites and lice on poultry hide during the day? — In the cracks of the perches. Inspect the perch crevices at night and examine feathers under a microscope; prevention relies on regularly cleaning those crevices and treating the environment.

If a flock suddenly suffers heavy losses, can the keeper handle it themselves?

No. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a notifiable disease: report it to the authorities and let officials take samples for diagnosis. Keepers should not handle suspected cases themselves.

家禽が群れで急に大量死したとき、飼い主が自分で対応してよいですか？ — いいえ。高病原性鳥インフルエンザは届出伝染病です。当局へ通報し、公的機関による採材・確定診断を受けてください。飼い主が疑い例を自分で扱ってはいけません。

If a flock suddenly suffers heavy losses, can the keeper handle it themselves? — No. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a notifiable disease: report it to the authorities and let officials take samples for diagnosis. Keepers should not handle suspected cases themselves.

How do you prevent bacterial and parasitic disease in poultry?

Environmental hygiene and reducing stress are the shared basis. Beyond that: disinfect drinkers and feeders regularly, keep droppings out of feed and water, maintain good ventilation, and avoid damp mouldy litter.

家禽の細菌性・寄生虫性の病気はどう予防しますか？ — 環境衛生とストレス低減が共通の基本です。加えて、給水器・給餌器の定期消毒、糞による飲水・飼料の汚染防止、良好な換気、湿った黴の生えた敷料を避けることが必要です。

How do you prevent bacterial and parasitic disease in poultry? — Environmental hygiene and reducing stress are the shared basis. Beyond that: disinfect drinkers and feeders regularly, keep droppings out of feed and water, maintain good ventilation, and avoid damp mouldy litter.