The advice hub Haemorrhagic Enteritis in Turkeys
Haemorrhagic enteritis is a condition caused by a virus which mainly infects young turkeys, causing a bloody diarrhoea and death.
What to look out for
- Dullness
- Diarrhoea (often with blood)
- Sudden death
Diagnosis
A bloody diarrhoea in turkeys will either be due to coccidiosis or Haemorrhagic enteritis virus.
Treatment
Veterinary attention is needed immediately and will often prescribe antibiotics to control secondary bacterial infections.
In the meantime, your bird will not be absorbing enough water and electrolytes from its gut and it should be given Chicken Vet Multivitamins for 5-7 days following any prescriptive treatment.
After the treatment the population of good bacteria in the gut will have been effected. After 48 hours Beryl's Friendly Bacteria helps restore the good bacteria population in your chickens' gut.
Biostop is a tannin based herbal product, used at times of runny or loose droppings. This product would be ideal following the immediate use of antibiotics as sometimes when birds are taken off antibiotics, the diarrhoea can return albeit in a milder form. Biostop should be given for five days at 0.5ml/Litre of water.
Prevention
Good hygiene is essential with an approved disinfectant, such as Interkokask being used.
