Aspergillosis - Information on this fungal disease of birds. Description of the fungus and its mode of action, its transmission, symptoms, prevention, treatment and diagnosis. Marek's Disease in Chickens - This disease is caused by a herpes virus and is sometimes called fowl paralysis. This article outlines the means of spread, the signs, lesions and prevention. Bacterial and Viral Diseases - Provides a brief description of the more common diseases of poultry, their symptoms, treatment and control. Infectious Bronchitis - IB is a disease that mainly affects chickens. Information on the disease, its prevention and control, and the use of vaccines to protect the flock. Avian Reovirus Infections - Provides information on the diseases caused by this group of viruses, their diagnosis and prevention. Blackhead Disease - Information from Wikipedia on this important disease that affects chickens, turkeys and other poultry caused by the protozoan parasite Histomonas meleagridis. A Study of Borrelia anserina Infection (Spirochetosis) in Turkeys - Research paper on this subject by Ethel McNeil, W. R. Hinshaw, and R. E. Kissling. Duck Plague - Information from Wikipedia on this disease, also called duck viral enteritis, which causes high mortality in ducks. Poultry: Causes for Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome - Provides information on this condition of fowls which is caused by high levels of dietary energy. Gallid Herpesvirus 1 - Information from Wikipedia on avian infectious laryngotracheitis which is caused by this virus and affects chickens, and sometimes pheasants. Gapeworm - Information from Wikipedia on this parasitic nematode worm which is common in young, domesticated chickens and turkeys. Poultry Diseases - Provides information on the symptoms and treatment of a variety of viral and bacterial diseases. Avian Disease Fact Sheet - Signs of health and disease in poultry, disease diagnosis, parasites, and nutritional deficiencies. From Virginia State University. Summary of Avian Diseases: Fungal, Nutritional. Tumors, Parasites and Miscellaneous - Veterinary information on a number of diseases including occurrence, signs, morbidity, mortality, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Infectious Bronchitis and Its Effect on Egg Production and Egg Quality - Article by Gary D. Butcher and Richard Miles at the University of Florida Cooperative Extension. Eye Disorders of Poultry - Article on ammonia toxicity and other causes of eye problems in the flock. Prevention and Control of Fowl Pox in Backyard Chicken Flocks - Article describing the simple precautions that can be taken to avoid this disease. Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) in Commercial Broilers - Provides information on this acute and highly contagious viral infection of immature chickens, its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and control. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum: A Continuing Problem in Commercial Poultry - Article by Gary D. Butcher, DVM of the University of Florida Cooperative Extension. Factors to Consider in Serologic Testing for Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae - Article by G. D. Butcher, DVM, of the University of Florida Cooperative Extension. Salmonella Can Cause Poorer Eggshell Quality - The USDA Agricultural Research Service provides information and news about scientific research. A New Vaccine Against Enteritidis Salmonella - Javier Ochoa Reparaz undertook research at the University of Navarre into the development of an acellular vaccine against Salmonella enteritidis. Bacterial Diseases - Provides information on some common diseases, their symptoms and treatment. Fungal Diseases of Poultry - Provides information on these diseases, their symptoms and treatment. Fowl Cholera - Information on this contagious bacterial disease, also called avian pasteurellosis, caused by Pasteurella multocida, and the diagnostic techniques used for identification of the agent and the treatment.