Raising ducks is a common farming project in rural areas of China. During the process of raising ducks, various emergencies may occur, among which diarrhea is quite common. So, what are the causes of duck diarrhea? How can it be treated? Below are the common causes and corresponding treatment methods for duck diarrhea:
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Bacterial Diseases Causing Diarrhea:
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a. Bacterial diseases such as Escherichia coli, peritonitis, and duck clostridial enteritis.
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b. Escherichia coli, dysentery: Use antibiotics such as ampicillin, cephalosporin, and enrofloxacin for prevention and treatment.
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c. Peritonitis and duck clostridial enteritis: Drugs such as lincomycin, sulfadimethoxine, and enrofloxacin can be used for prevention and treatment.
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d. Viral diseases such as duck influenza and duck adenovirus disease: Prevention should be done in advance, and oil-based avian influenza vaccines should be administered to duck flocks at seven days of age.
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Environment-Induced Diarrhea:
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a. High summer temperatures increase food intake, leading to a decrease in intestinal flora and resulting in diarrhea.
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b. Failure to take timely heatstroke cooling, stress from thunderstorms and rain, unreasonable stocking density, inadequate ventilation measures, excessive ammonia in the breeding shed, etc., can all cause duck diarrhea.
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c. Take appropriate heatstroke cooling measures in hot weather, promptly remove feces and replace bedding, provide fresh drinking water, add fish oil, and cool additives to feed, and reduce stress.
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Drug-Induced Diarrhea:
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a. If diarrhea is caused by drug poisoning, liver and kidney protection and diuresis should be ensured.
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b. If diarrhea is caused by continuous medication, Haoshengyuan or Sumaijian can be added, along with antibiotics, to adjust the intestinal flora and prevent secondary infections.
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c. When using drugs, follow the course of treatment from low sensitivity to high sensitivity, from single drugs to compound preparations, and select drugs from regular and reputable manufacturers.
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Feed-Induced Diarrhea:
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a. Improper storage of feed causes it to become moldy. Ducks eating moldy feed can cause diarrhea. Adding mold inhibitors to feed can prevent this.
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b. Excessive protein content in feed increases the burden on duck kidneys, leading to metabolic disorders and diarrhea. Adjust kidney function promptly during treatment.
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c. Improper calcium-to-phosphorus ratio and vitamin deficiency can cause duck diarrhea, so feed formulas should be adjusted promptly.
Above are the common causes and corresponding treatment methods for duck diarrhea. During the process of raising ducks, everyone should pay more attention to these aspects.
