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                                Colibacillosis in poultry Also known as Cellulitis, Coli granuloma, Mushy chick disease Colibacillosis (Coli granuloma, Mushy chick disease, cellulitis) occurs worldwide in all species and all ages of poultry. It is caused by a gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli. It is the most common bacterial pathogen of poultry, and the …

 Colibacillosis (E.coli) Septicaemic colibacillosis is a major cause of early calf deaths. The condition is often fatal or leads to post-septicaemic infections that are often non-responsive to treatment. If an outbreak occurs, every effort should be made to isolate the affected calves immediately. If the cause of the condition is …