An Escherichia Coli Epizootic in Captive Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos)


Authors

  • Debra L. Miller Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory, University of Georgia, Tifton, Georgia 31793, USA
  • Josh Hatkin Westfield Ct Albany, Georgia 31721, USA
  • Zaher A. Radi Westfield Ct Albany, Georgia 31721, USA
  • Michael J. Mauel Aquatic Diagnostic Laboratory, Mississippi State University, Stoneville, Mississippi 38776, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2004.206.210

Keywords:

Aspergillosis, captive mallards, E. coli, husbandry, water quality

Abstract

Captive mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) facilities are a common source of birds for game preserves. An outbreak of Escherichia coli septicemia in 2 and 8-wk-old ducklings was diagnosed in a captive mallard facility in South Georgia. Additionally, fungal hyphae were observed in the 2-wk-old birds but not the 8-wk-old birds. Ducklings were overcrowded in both the brooding facility (2-wk-old birds) and within the flight enclosures. The single small pond within the flight enclosure was contaminated with E. coli. Although the stress of captivity may have contributed to the ducklings` deaths, poor husbandry was the primary factor in these birds` deaths.

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Published

2004-02-15

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Miller, D. L., Hatkin, J., Radi, Z. A., & Mauel, M. J. (2004). An Escherichia Coli Epizootic in Captive Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos). International Journal of Poultry Science, 3(3), 206–210. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2004.206.210