Anaemia In Poultry: All That You Need To Know

Anaemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anaemia can make you feel tired and weak. There are many forms of anaemia, each with its own cause. Anaemia can be temporary or long term, and it can range from mild to severe. See your doctor if you suspect that you have anaemia. It can be a warning sign of serious illness. Treatments for anaemia range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. You might be able to prevent some types of anaemia by eating a healthy, varied diet.

All about anaemia in poultry

Anaemia develops when a chicken’s blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells (erythrocytes), or is experiencing external or internal blood loss. Blood requires haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein within red blood cells) for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide within the body’s tissues. Haemoglobin is responsible for giving blood it’s bright red colour. Normally, old red blood cells die out and are routinely replaced by fresh ones. Chickens that are anaemic do not have the ability to replace the cells that die out as quickly as normal. There are three general types of anaemia that occur in chickens, which include blood-loss associated, haemolytic (haemolytic), and depression associated.

1. Blood-loss Anaemia Blood loss anaemia can be the result of internal or external trauma or from ectoparasites (mites and ticks) feeding on their blood.

• Haemolytic (haemolytic) Anaemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is up. A number of diseases, conditions and factors can cause the chicken’s body to destroy its own red blood cells.

• Depression Anaemia is a type of anaemia that is usually caused by chronic infectious, toxic or nutritional disease. A particularly interesting aspect of Chicken Anaemia Virus is its symptom of depression.

Chicken Anemia Virus and Depression

Chicken Anaemia Virus (CAV), is the cause of a disease referred to as called Blue Wing Disease, Infectious Chicken Anaemia, and Chicken Anaemia Agent. Afflicted birds lose bone marrow density, become anaemic, and have suppressed immune systems. It is a vertically transmitted circovirus, usually from a parent flock. Thanks to widespread vaccination, the clinical disease is uncommon today. Subclinical infection, where birds are asymptomatically carrying the virus, still occurs often.

Symptoms of CAV include pale extremities such as wattle, comb and legs, anorexia, weakness, cyanosis, lethargy and sudden death. Neurological symptoms include dullness, depression, and paresis. Severely sick birds may die within 2 to 4 weeks, while survivors are usually stunted.

This virus affects both meat and egg-type chickens, and is most rapid among commercially produced chickens. Disease most often occurs and is most lethal during the first three weeks of life. Chickens of any age may be infected via oral and respiratory routes, but their mature immune systems are much more resistant. An individual infected with CAV will be a life-long carrier.

Lethargy, social isolation, loss of appetite, and mental dullness are the most highly reported symptoms. The onset of depression implies that CAV may have greater effects beyond bone marrow atrophy and immunosuppression- it is a neurological infection as well.

Prevention and treatment of chicken anaemia virus infection

We have developed a unique formula under the HEMANTIC TONIC segment of our product offerings. MODUSEL is an excellent vitamin complex that fights anaemia by the contribution of several of its components to the formation of red blood cells for animal health.

INDICATIONS:

• Anaemia conditions due to diseases like Chicken anaemia Virus (CAV¬), Intestinal coccidiosis causing bloody diarrhoea etc.
• Blood loss anaemia due to parasitic infestation, bacterial Septicaemia and Depression Anaemia causing chronic infectious, toxic or nutritional diseases leads to poor weight gain and Feed Consumption Ration (FCR).

BENEFITS:

• Prevents Anaemic condition and offer supportive therapy for Chicken anaemia Virus (CAV)
• Improves Haemopoiesis
• Acts as a hepatic protectant and stimulates liver
• Boots up Immunity and provides energy instantaneously
• Improves weight gain and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)

Disclaimer

Please note that our product is packed with closure safety. Do not use the medicine if seal is Broken. Our products are meant for export use only. One must follow their local veterinarian’s instructions and dosage prescribed. Shake well before use. To get the best utility out of our products one must Store in Cool and Dry Place (suggested in between 15 Degree C to 30 Degree C), Protect from light and do not freeze.