An Outbreak of Infectious Sinusitis in 14 Weeks Old Turkeys

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C. Okonkwo

Abstract

Fourteen weeks old turkeys reared on deep litter system manifested swellings of the periorbital areas that was progressive. Other clinical signs observed in the flock included a morbidity rate of about 2.5%, ocular and nasal discharges, coughing, inappetence and weight loss.

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C. Okonkwo, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria

Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

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