Gumboro: Silent Killer for Chickens! Spot Symptoms, Prevent Disease with Expert Tips

• Gumboro disease (Infectious Bursal Disease/IBD) is a silent killer for chickens, causing high mortality rates in both adults and chicks.
• Symptoms include pea-sized swelling in the tail/vent, lethargy, white chalky diarrhea, loss of appetite, dehydration, and body tremors.
• Dr. Anil Kumar from Chas Pet Clinic, Bokaro, advises regular vaccination and immediate veterinary consultation upon observing symptoms.
• Maintain strict farm hygiene, including regular cleaning, and restrict outside footwear to prevent infection spread.