Turkey Diseases - Vital Tips On Common Diseases Before You Start Raising Turkeys

In building your turkey business, you should be
aware of the common illnesses that your turkey
can acquire. It depends on how your animals
behave, what they eat, situation of their coop
and surroundings in general.Turkey
diseases range from simple to complex
conditions that need urgent assistance. 

One of the common diseases of birds especially
for turkeys is diarrhea. It can be acquired thru
drinking infectious water and pecking on feces
that they eliminated or extracted from other
animals. You have to know the right antibiotics
that should be given to them. Prescribed
antibiotics can be blended with their feeds or
drinking water. Medications should be done as
soon as possible because turkeys will likely die
because of dehydration. It is also suggested that
water, which is loaded with acidophilus, can also
solve problem. Acidophilus also contains
Lactobacilli. It is the good bacteria that help
in the proper functioning of stomach not only
for humans but also for animals. Acidophilus is
also believed to be the natural inhibitor of
certain digestive malfunctions and other turkey
diseases. It is also a good alternative if you
are raising turkeys which are organic since
organic turkeys should not take any medicines,
processed foods, etc.

Botulism or Limberneck is also usual in turkeys.
It is the acute paralysis of certain parts of
turkey's body. If you notice that your turkeys
are losing feathers, experiencing sleeplessness
and frequent diarrhea, you can suspect that they
are suffering from Botulism. Ask your
veterinarian and professional turkey growers for
possible urgent solution for this sickness. They
may recommend some antibiotics like Bacitracin,
Streptomycin, and some vitamins and minerals. In
order to prevent the transmission of sickness, if
some are already infected, it is better to
segregate the dead turkeys immediately after to
prevent other turkeys from coming close to them
and be contaminated. Make sure that their coop
is always clean by providing good ventilation.
Keep it clean from any litter and as much as
possible, and lessen the population of flies in
the area. Remember that botulism and other known
turkey diseases can be transmitted thru
cannibalism, eating of insects and litters.

There are other serious sicknesses that your
turkeys can acquire. Learn these thru attending
seminars conducted by your local municipality.
Medications are usually offered at lower prices
compared to other poultry feeds shop. Obtaining
books about turkey diseases are also another
good option to have the best alternatives and
solutions that come very handy.

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If you feel you still require guidance on turkey
diseases, getting advice from existing turkey
owners and farmers will certainly be a big help.
Learn more about raising turkeys correctly here:
http://www.howtoraiseturkeys.com

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