Fowl cholera is a contagious disease of domestic ducks and other birds, caused by the bacterium Pasteurella multocida. Sick ducklings refuse feed and exhibit diarrhea and mucus discharge from the mount. Treat infected ducks for 5 days. Salmonellosis is a common disease of ducks caused by a variety of serotypes of salmonella. Infected ducks are listless, dehydrated, exhibit diarrhea, and show signs of incoordination, and head tremors.
Necrotic enteritis is a common infectious disease of breeder ducks.
The exact cause is not known. The effectiveness of a disease prevention program, regardless of feed medication usage, is best under good management and sanitary practices. Try to keep years and houses clean and dry, and do not allow mud holes and slimy areas to form. Always consult a veterinarian for proper medication usage or if a disease problem is persistent or serious. Ash, W.J., 1976.