Subcutaneous Emphysema (Windpuff) in a 13 Weeks Old Pullet: Case Report


Authors

  • J. Kamani Parasitology Division, NVRI, PMB 01, VOM, Nigeria
  • A. Tijjani Mohamet Lawan College of Agriculture, Maiduguri, Nigeria
  • J.P. Yidawi Mohamet Lawan College of Agriculture, Maiduguri, Nigeria
  • A.L. Gana Department of Animal Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
  • O.K. Egwu Parasitology Division, NVRI, PMB 01, VOM, Nigeria
  • A.M. Gusi Bacterial Research Division, NVRI, Vom, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2009.1121.1122

Keywords:

Commercial farm, emphysema, Nigeria, pullet, Subcutaneous

Abstract

A known but rare condition of poultry and its management is being reported. The condition can be easily managed when notice early and treatment instituted on time. Simple use of needle puncture was able to relieve the condition a normalcy was achieved within a week.

References

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Saif, Y.M., A.M. Faldy, B.W. Calnek, C.W. Beard and D.E. Swayne et al., 2003. Diseases of Poultry. 11th Edn., Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA., USA.

Radan, M. and N.R. Arasi, 1950. Anaerobic subcutaneous emphysema of poultry. Nature, 166: 442-442.

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Published

2009-10-15

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 11 (2009)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Kamani, J., Tijjani, A., Yidawi, J., Gana, A., Egwu, O., & Gusi, A. (2009). Subcutaneous Emphysema (Windpuff) in a 13 Weeks Old Pullet: Case Report. International Journal of Poultry Science, 8(11), 1121–1122. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2009.1121.1122

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