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Pullorum Disease

Description:

Pullorum disease, also known as Bacillary White Diarrhea, is a highly contagious bacterial infection affecting young birds, particularly chickens. It is caused by the bacterium Salmonella pullorum.

Senses:

1. Noun: A poultry disease caused by Salmonella pullorum, characterized by white diarrhea and high mortality among young birds.
2. Noun: The bacterium Salmonella pullorum that causes the pullorum disease in birds.

Sample Sentences:

1. The poultry farm had to take immediate measures to prevent the spread of pullorum disease among the chicks.
2. The pullorum disease outbreak resulted in the loss of a significant number of young birds.
3. Strict biosecurity measures are crucial to prevent the introduction of the pullorum bacterium into poultry farms.
4. Vaccination programs have proven effective in reducing the incidence of pullorum disease in commercial poultry.

Related Products:

To keep your poultry healthy and prevent diseases like pullorum, consider these products:

• Poultry Vaccines
• Poultry Biosecurity Guide
• Poultry Health Supplements