Moniliasis
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[edit] Introduction
This is a disease that mainly affects the upper digestive tract of all birds and is seen by whitish thickened areas of the crop and inflammation of the vent area. It is caused by a yeast-like fungus. It can be picked up by an organism in feed, water or in their environment. It does not transmit from bird to bird but grows really well on corn that in turn can be fed to the chickens.
[edit] Symptoms
Young birds become listless, pale and show ruffled feathers . Affected layer hens can become obese and anemic. Some birds show a vent inflammation that resembles a diarrhea induced condition having whitish incrustations of the feathers and skin around the area. Chickens tend to eat more than usual.
[edit] Treatment
Antibiotics are used to control the disease, but good sanitation and well kept feed is important so not to let the organism develop in the first place.
