AVIAN BOTULISM
Avian botulism is a paralytic and frequently fatal disease caused by the ingestion of toxins.
●The clinical signs exhibited by affected birds included dullness, depression, anorexia, flaccid paralysis in legs and wings, and neck touching the ground.
●The birds were unable to walk, swim, or take flight.
● There was no rise of body temperature, no nasal discharge, no respiratory distress or any other sign.
●The bacteria is commonly found in the soil, rivers, and seawater. It affects both humans and animals. The avian botulism is a neuromuscular illness caused by Botulinum (natural toxin) that is produced by a bacteria — Clostridium botulinum
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