Clinical Cases :

Definition: One of the Clostridial Diseases caused by ingestion of spoiled food or decayed food Containing performed toxins of Clostridial Botulinum Type A,C.

Cause: Food poisoning

Predisposing factors : Micro Organism prefer ( High protein ration – An aerobic condition – Alkaline media )

Clinical signs :

• Intermittent, Progressive and Flaccid paralysis of legs, wings and Neck
• Bird unable to walk
• Wing dropping ( rest on ground )
• Bird unable to left neck and head So called limber neck
• Partial paralysis of eye lid
• Recumbent bird : Close it`s eyes and appear as in deep coma
• Paralysis of intercostals and Abdomenal muscles –> Gasping
• Feather is loose and easily Pulled
• Diarrhea
• Depression
• Weakness

Incubation period: Few hours to 1 or 3 Days after eating of poisoned food.

Treatment: In mild cases only by giving purgatives as MgSo4.

Control: Avoid feeding on spoiled food.