IBH, HPS in poultry

Inclusion Body Hepatitis
Hydropericardium Syndrom

1. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY By Dr. Naeem Tahir Assistant Manager Sales Jadeed Farms (Pvt.) ltd. Faisalabad.

2. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum findings Vaccination & treatment Prevention & control Post mortem lesions

3. Hydro pericardium means water in pericardium (the membrane surrounding the heart filled with water) Also called as Angara, Hydro pericardium pulmonary edema, hepato nephrosis complex or inclusion body hepatitis etc. First observed in Pakistan in 1987-88. Caused by Adenovirus strain K31/89 Broilers, layers as well as breeder birds are susceptible birds. Birds shed virus in feces which is source of infection Introduction

4. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & control Post mortem lesions

5. In Pakistan, first epidemic in late 1987 Sporadic cases recorded as early as 1985 Recorded in Iraq, Mexico, South and Central America, Russia and Japan In India, first report in 1994 Prevalence of disease

6. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & control Post mortem lesions

7. Highly pathogenic to day old chicks caused 80% mortality. Most susceptible age is 3 to 5 weeks. No sex predisposition. Over crowding. Unhygienic and poor sanitary conditions. Presence of hepatotoxins and mycotoxins in feed. Any type of stress in farm. Predisposing factors

8. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & control Post mortem lesions

9. Externally it is very much difficult to diagnose it. Chalky gray to bright light yellow mucoid droppings. Sudden death. Jaundice signs in some birds Sudden mortality in 3 rd week peaks in 4/5 week subsides in 5/6 week. Sometimes birds show signs of difficult breathing. Symptoms

10. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & control Post mortem lesions

11. Febrile carcass similar to gumboro and fowl typhoid. Most important organ to be observed is heart Pericardium sac is distended with fluid. Mostly amount of fluid is 5-8 ml Color of fluid is clear of light yellow Non clotted fluid but gelatinizes on exposure to air. Misshapen and flabby heart i.e. soft and cracks on touching. Sub cutaneous and body fat of pale yellow color Enlarged, congested, pale and necrotic liver. Pale bone marrow death of bird occur due to heart and liver failure. Postmortem Symptoms

12. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & control Post mortem lesions

13. ½ cc inj. Preferable intramuscular on 15-17 or 21 day of age. No treatment but supportive therapy can be done Protein and fat content of diet reduced. Provide glucose in water. Feed grains only. Provide liver tonic medicines like hepamerz or jetepar @ 2 teaspoon/gal water. Vaccination and Treatment

14. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & Control Post mortem lesions

15. Adenovirus free chicks Proper cleanliness and disinfection of the shed. Isolate sick birds. Keep all birds of same age. Hepatotoxin and mycotoxin free feed. Stress free environment. Prevention and Control

16. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & Control Outbreak Management

17. No treatment. Vaccinate birds , repeat vaccine only if previous vaccine was done 15-20 days before. Surviving birds are susceptible to E. coli, respiratory infections, coccidiosis , IBD and ND so precautionary measures should be taken. To avoid secondary infections specially respiratory infections use broad spectrum antibiotics after vaccination. Outbreak Management

18. IBH, HPS IN POULTRY Introduction Prevalence of disease Predisposing factors Symptoms Postmortum Findings Vaccination & Treatment Prevention & Control Post mortem lesions