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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 6, Issue:5, May, 2017

PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2017.6(5): 481-484
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.605.056


Rare Outbreak of Fowl Cholera in Waterfowls in Dal Lake Area of Kashmir, with Isolation, Antibiogram and Successful Treatment - A Report
N.Hassan1*, H. Hamadani1 and U.R. Zargar2
1Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (PhD), Department of Animal Husbandry Srinagar, 19000, Kashmir J & K, India
2Young Scientist, Central University of Kashmir, Department of Zoology, Kashmir J & K, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

This article summarizes the rare outbreak of Fowl Cholera in waterfowls (geese) in an area around the Dal Lake of Kashmir in winter month. There were reports of sudden deaths in waterfowls and utmost importance was to detect the causative agent to prevent further mortality. Avian cholera, highly contagious disease of poultry was diagnosed based on history and clinical examination. Pasteurella was isolated and affected birds were successfully treated with antibiotics based of in-vitro anti-microbial sensitivity test.


Keywords: Fowl cholera, Dal Lake, outbreak, waterfowl.

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Hassan, N., H. Hamadani and Zargar, U.R. 2017. Rare Outbreak of Fowl Cholera in Waterfowls in Dal Lake Area of Kashmir, with Isolation, Antibiogram and Successful Treatment - A ReportInt.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 6(5): 481-484. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.605.056
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