• Title/Summary/Keyword: domestic fowl

Search Result 33, Processing Time 0.026 seconds

Fowl Cholera Outbreak in Domestic Poultry and Epidemiological Properties of Pasteurella multocida Isolate

  • Woo Yong-Ku;Kim Jae-Hak
    • Journal of Microbiology
    • /
    • v.44 no.3
    • /
    • pp.344-353
    • /
    • 2006
  • Symptoms of fowl cholera including orofacial edema, swollen and edematous wattles and combs, and severe respiratory disorders were detected in domestic poultry in two broiler breeder farms: one located in Gyeong-gi Province (October, 2000) and the other in Chung-cheong-nam Province (March, 2001). Gram-negative, bipolar staining bacillus was easily found in a direct smear. The biochemical properties of isolates were examined using a standard diagnosis method, proving that they were 99.7% similar to the Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida: PM), a pathogenic and causative agent of fowl cholera (FC). As a result, an FC outbreak in domestic fowls was confirmed for the first time in Korea since 1942. Because FC was detected in broiler breeder farms for the first time in 59 years at the same time as an FC outbreak was confirmed in wild birds (October, 2000), our concern was focused on whether the PM strains that originated in wild birds were transmitted into poultry forms. The possibility was tracked down by comparing phenotypic and genetic properties between the two types of PM strains. PM strains of chicken origin showed prominent differences from the PM strains of wild bird origin in both phenotypic and genetic properties. An examination of the origin of the wild bird bacteria was conducted, but no evidence has been identified that PM strains from the wild bird were introduced into domestic poultry farms.

Investigation and evaluation of appearance ratio using wildbird intrusion prevention device in domestic fowl farms (국내 가금 농장에서 야생조류 침입 억제 장치를 이용한 야생조류 출현율 조사 및 평가)

  • Kim, YoungSik;Kim, Yunji;Na, Eun-Jee;Lee, Sook-Young;Oem, Jae-Ku
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
    • /
    • v.43 no.3
    • /
    • pp.167-171
    • /
    • 2020
  • The epidemiological investigation of outbreak in korea confirmed that the inflow of avian influenza (AI) is related to the migration of migratory birds. In this study, avian repellents instrument were implemented and developed using the visual effects of lasers in accordance with the situation of small domestic fowl farms, and monitoring cameras were installed around each instrument to investigate the frequency of wild birds appearing and evaluate the performance of the instrument. Observation showed that the appreance ratio was reduced by 95%, and no significant reduction in the intrusion prevention effect by adaptation was observed on all fowl farms. In conclusion, it is expected that the outbreak of wild bird-borne infectious diseases such as avian influenza will be decreased if the device is installed on domestic fowl farms.

A Review on Viral Lymphomagenesis (Lymphoid Leukosis and Marek's Disease) in the Domestic Fowl (닭의 Virus 임파종의 병리발생론 -임파성백혈병과 Marek병에 대한 연구개관-)

  • Kim Uh-Ho
    • Journal of the korean veterinary medical association
    • /
    • v.14 no.4
    • /
    • pp.239-252
    • /
    • 1978
  • Two diotinot lymphomatous diseases occur in the field in domestic fowl: Lymphoid leukosis, which is caused by an oncornavirus and Marek's disease, which is caused by a herpesvirus. They are the most common neoplastic diseases of the chicken, and Marek's d

  • PDF

Molecular characterization of Plasmodium juxtanucleare in Thai native fowls based on partial cytochrome C oxidase subunit I gene

  • Pohuang, Tawatchai;Junnu, Sucheeva
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
    • /
    • v.59 no.2
    • /
    • pp.69-74
    • /
    • 2019
  • Avian malaria is one of the most important general blood parasites of poultry in Southeast Asia. Plasmodium (P.) juxtanucleare causes avian malaria in wild and domestic fowl. This study aimed to identify and characterize the Plasmodium species infecting in Thai native fowl. Blood samples were collected for microscopic examination, followed by detection of the Plasmodium cox I gene by using PCR. Five of the 10 sampled fowl had the desired 588 base pair amplicons. Sequence analysis of the five amplicons indicated that the nucleotide and amino acid sequences were homologous to each other and were closely related (100% identity) to a P. juxtanucleare strain isolated in Japan (AB250415). Furthermore, the phylogenetic tree of the cox I gene showed that the P. juxtanucleare in this study were grouped together and clustered with the Japan strain. The presence of P. juxtanucleare described in this study is the first report of P. juxtanucleare in the Thai native fowl of Thailand.

Comparative Study of Histological Structure in the Tongue Root of Domestic Animals (각종 가축 설근부의 조직학적 구조에 대한 비교 연구)

  • Lee, Nam-soo;Lee, Jae-hyun
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
    • /
    • v.26 no.2
    • /
    • pp.211-219
    • /
    • 1986
  • In order to know the comparative histological structure of the tongue of some domestic and laboratory animals, the root of the tongue has been investigated by light microscopy. The filiform papillae were mainly distributed in the root of the tongue of most animals and many foliate papillae were also found in the dog and rabbit. On the other hand, only filiform papillae were found in the fowl. The very well-developed mucosa was found in the cattle and in the dog, fowl, rat and mouse was fair. The lamina propria was well developed in the cattle, dog and pig, The muscle layer was well developed in the cattle. The adipose tissue which distributed between the muscle fibers was mainly found in the dog. The lingual glands were well developed in the pig, fowl and rabbit. The properties of these glands were shown strung acid mucopolysaccharide in the dog and pig, weak acid mucopolysaccharide in the fowl, rabbit and rat and neutral or acid mucopolysaccharide in the mouse. The species differences on the histological structure of the tongue were also ascertained by light microscopical observations.

  • PDF

THE EFFECTS OF PROSTAGLANDINS AND INDOMETHACIN ON OVULATION IN THE PERFUSED FOWL OVARY

  • Tanaka, K.;Higuchi, T.;Tawarazumita, M.;Hertelendy, F.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
    • /
    • v.5 no.1
    • /
    • pp.29-32
    • /
    • 1992
  • The effects of prostaglandins (PG) and indomethacin, a PG synthesis inhibitor, on ovulation in the perfused fowl ovary were studied. Laying hens were killed by cutting the jugular vein 18-19 h before expected ovulation of the second follicle of a clutch sequence. The cannulated ovary was dissected free and connected with a recycling perfusion apparatus. Agents to be studied for their effects on ovulation were added to the perfusion fluid. $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ at 0.1 and 1 mg/l induced ovulation, with a success rate of 25% and 30%, respectively. The same doses of $PGE_2$ were effective at 60% and 63%, respectively. Indomethacin partially blocked gonadotrophin-induced ovulation. It is suggested that PGs may play a supportive role in the process of follicular rupture in the domestic fowl.

Outbreak of Fowl Cholera in native chickens (토종닭에서 가금콜레라(Fowl Cholera) 발생)

  • Lee, Jong-Jin;Kim, Hwan-Hee;Byun, Chul-Sub;Lee, Eun-Jeong;Yuk, Min-Jeong;Park, Jae-Myoung
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
    • /
    • v.30 no.1
    • /
    • pp.33-42
    • /
    • 2007
  • Fowl cholera(FC), which has been classified as reportable animal disease in Korea, occurred in the backyard farm located in Chungju, Chungbuk province. The farm was not ordinary domestic poultry farm but backyard farm with main cultivation of fruits. The farmer reported unusual mortality of chickens which were grazed in his own fruit farm without any poultry house. There was a lots of opportunities to contact with wild animals including wild birds freely. Clinical signs observed in the chickens were torticolis, mucous excretion from mouth and greenish diarrhea. On the necropsy we found multifocal necrosis on the surface of liver, hemorrhages in the epicardium and ovary and mucopurulent exudates in the joint. The causative agents was isolated from the liver of chickens collected from the farms and identified as Pasteurella multocida using biochemical tests of bacteria. Also, the isolated bacteria were inoculated into specific pathogen free chickens to evaluate the pathogenicity. High mortality and similar pathological lesions compared to those of chickens died in the farm were observed. We report the first case of fowl cholera of the chickens in Korea and further studies are needed to evaluate the serotype, genotype and pathogenicity of isolated Pasteurella multocida.

Studies on the potential hazard of dichlorvos-resin vaporizing insecticide in human and domestic fowl (Dichlorvos 증기(蒸氣)의 지속적(持續的) 흡입(吸入)이 인체(人體) 및 가계(家鷄)에 미치는 영향)

  • Oh, J.S.;Hong, S.A.;Lim, J.K.;Kim, M.S.;Shin, S.G.;Yoon, H.I.
    • The Korean Journal of Pharmacology
    • /
    • v.11 no.2
    • /
    • pp.55-59
    • /
    • 1975
  • Safety study of the continuous releasing dichlorvos-resin insecticide $(Mopari^{\circledR})$ was conducted in human volunteers and domestic fowls. For the purpose, the potential hazards in using the insecticide were observed in terms of the inhibition of plasma cholinesterase activity and the changes in the liver function (GOT, GPT, Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Thymol turbidity), the blood picture (RBC, WBC with differential count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit and ESR) and the urine picture (sugar, albumin, pH and microscopic findings) in 40 healthy adult volunteers and 60 leghorn domestic fowls. In case of the human study the observation was continued for 2 months during the application of the insectiside ($1{\sim}3$ solid formulations/$30m^3$) in the living rooms of ordinary Korean dwelling houses or in the office. In the animal test, however, 1 to 5 solid formulations of the insecticide were applied in the fowl cage of $9.2m^3$ for 5 weeks. Any significant inhibition of the plasma cholinesterase activity was not observed in both the human volunteer and the fowl throughout the experimental period. And the liver function as well as the blood and urine pictures were also not changed after exposure to the vaporizing insecticide. It is considered from the result that the amount of dichlorvos released into the air by the continuous vaporizing dichlorvos-resin insecticide presents no significant hazardous effect on humans or animals in the present experimental condition.

  • PDF

Studies on the Incubation Condition according to Carbon Source, Nitrogen Source and Isolation of Pathogenic Aspergilli from Lung of Domestic Fowls (닭의 폐(肺)에서 병원성(病原性) Aspergilli 의 분리(分離)와 탄소원(炭素源)및 질소원(窒素源)에 따른 배양조건(培養條件)에 관(關)하여)

  • Lee, Bae-Ham;Lee, Kyoung-Bae
    • The Korean Journal of Mycology
    • /
    • v.1 no.2
    • /
    • pp.25-30
    • /
    • 1973
  • The Aspergilli can be isolated from many of damaged domestic fowl's lung which were collected at fowl slaughter house from July to August 1973, during two months at Dapsimri, Dongdaemoon-ku, Seoul city. The survey of incubation condition for carbon source and nitrogen source were summerized as follows: 1. One of the Aspergillius fumigatus group were isolated from damaged domestic fowl's lung. 2. In the preparation of isolation media, adding the 4 gs of silkworm pupa and Meju to Czapek's agar medium is more preferable than Austick's media (2% malt extract agar) 3. In survey of incubation condition, the growth rate and sporulation shown that higher differences according to varieties and amounts of C-source. And in the case of 20% C-source concentration shown that low growth rate than lower concentration of C-source. 4. In N-source, the growth rate indicated that some difference according to varieties of N-source, difference of growth rate demonstrated almost not shown at various amounts differences of mycelium and sporulation was only detected reversely.

  • PDF