Ducks are among the most widely farmed waterfowl globally, prized not only for their meat and eggs but also for their feathers and role... Continue reading
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Heat stress is a physiological condition that occurs when a duck’s body temperature rises beyond the range it can efficiently regulate. Unlike mammals, waterfowl... Continue reading
“Piling” (sometimes written piling) is a descriptive term used by avian veterinarians, poultry‑health technicians, and wildlife rehabilitators to denote a multifactorial, often sub‑clinical condition... Continue reading
Ammonia toxicity in ducks is a significant and often underappreciated health concern, particularly in intensive or poorly managed rearing environments. This condition arises from... Continue reading
Organophosphate (OP) and carbamate insecticides represent two of the most widely used classes of neurotoxic pesticides worldwide. Their popularity stems from high efficacy against... Continue reading
Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring metalloid that has been employed for centuries in agriculture, industry, and medicine. While low concentrations are tolerated by... Continue reading
Candidiasis, commonly known as thrush, is a fungal infection caused primarily by the yeast Candida albicans but also by other Candida spp. While the... Continue reading
Staphylococcosis in ducks is a bacterial disease caused by Staphylococcus species, primarily Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, which are commonly found in the environment... Continue reading
Relapsing fever, commonly referred to as spirochetosis, is a systemic bacterial infection caused by motile, helical microorganisms of the genus Borrelia and related spirochetes.... Continue reading
Derzsy’s disease, first described in the 1930s in Hungary by Dr. Károly Derzsy, is a highly contagious viral infection primarily of geese caused by... Continue reading
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