Staphylococcosis

STAPHYLOCOCCOSIS 

  • All avian species are susceptible to staphylococcal infections though geese do not appear to be affected to any great degree. If and when they are infected, it is generally as a secondary infection but even this is rare.

Symptoms

  • The infection in geese is mainly in the lower digestive tract and the first symptoms are reduced reproductive performance and weight loss.
  • The droppings can be monitored for the protozoan although an autopsy (with heavy infections mortality can be high) will generally not yield the protozoa as they disappear quickly.

Treatment

  • If the disease has not spread throughout the flock, any sick birds that can be identified should be isolated.
  • Nitrofurazon, metronidazole and dimetridazole are effective in treating the disease.
Last modified: Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 4:08 AM