Question

1) Which of the following is a fungus disease causing maximum deaths of poultry birds.

*Pullorium
*Coryza
*Rickets
*Aspergillosis

Answer 1

Aspergillosis is a fungal disease causing maximum deaths of poultry birds.

Explanation:

• Aspergillus fumigatus is a major respiratory pathogen in birds, and it induces maximum deaths and significant economic loss.
• Aspergillus fumigatus develops and sporulates rapidly in poor quality bedding or contaminated feedstuff in indoor farm environments.
• Inadequate aeration and unsanitary conditions increase the risk of birds getting exposed to aerosolized spores.
• There is no treatment available for this fungal infection, however, prevention is the only key.