A year ago I would have tried everything. But this year knowing more, I have to say in the end I would probably cull and start clean. It's a hard decision to make though alright.
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A year ago I would have tried everything. But this year knowing more, I have to say in the end I would probably cull and start clean. It's a hard decision to make though alright.
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Keep in mind there are different strains of MG and MS; some strains cause mild symptoms and others present severe symptoms. One thing is for sure; survivors are carriers for life and both diseases are passed through eggs. No selling or giving away eggs to be hatched. Stress will bring out symptoms, a closed flocked will have to be maintained as well as practicing strict biosecurity. Personally I'd cull, disinfect everything, wait a month (even though mycoplasma bacteria cant survive more than 3 days in the environment) and order new chicks from a hatchery.
Here's a link to respiratory diseases in poultry. You can scroll down to Mycoplasma Synoviae (MS) and Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG) and read about them if you wish:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044