Bouba aviária: verruga nas aves, como prevenir e controlar a doença: receitas caseiras

Summary

This video explains the prevention, control, and treatment of Bomba Viária (avian pox), a viral disease that affects chickens, especially in backyard poultry systems. The disease causes visible lesions on the skin and internal organs, potentially leading to suffocation. It spreads mainly through insect bites and can survive for long periods in the environment. The video emphasizes the importance of vaccination and biosafety measures for prevention. It also shares natural remedies such as pumpkin pulp, lard with kerosene, and a cornmeal and yeast mixture for treating the disease, while stressing that vaccination is the most effective long-term solution.

Takeaways

• 😀 Boba Viária, also known as 'Pipoca', is a viral disease affecting poultry, often seen in backyard farming systems.
• 😀 The disease is caused by the avian pox virus, which can appear as either cutaneous lesions (warts) or internal, systemic lesions in the respiratory and digestive systems.
• 😀 Cutaneous Boba results in nodules on the skin, particularly in featherless areas like the neck, face, and comb of chickens.
• 😀 The systemic form of Boba can cause yellow plaques in the respiratory system, leading to suffocation and potentially death.
• 😀 Boba Viária is primarily spread by mosquito bites, but it can also spread through direct bird-to-bird contact or contaminated clothing, footwear, and equipment.
• 😀 The virus has an incubation period of 4 to 10 days, during which infected birds can spread the disease before showing visible symptoms.
• 😀 Vaccination is the most effective prevention method, with birds typically vaccinated against a milder strain of the virus at hatcheries and receiving booster shots later.
• 😀 Biosafety practices, such as controlling mosquito populations and maintaining clean, dry environments, are essential for preventing the spread of Boba Viária.
• 😀 There is no specific antiviral treatment for Boba, but antibiotics can be used to manage secondary bacterial infections that can occur in weakened birds.
• 😀 Supportive treatments like Vitamin A supplementation and natural remedies, such as Tuia (a plant-based immunity booster), can help improve the bird's recovery and immunity.
• 😀 Three popular home remedies for Boba include applying mashed pumpkin pulp to lesions, using a mixture of lard and kerosene on affected areas, and feeding a fermented cornmeal and yeast mixture to the birds.

Q & A

What is Bomba Viária, and what causes it?

Bomba Viária, also known as Avian Pox, is a disease caused by the Avian Pox virus (Box virus avícola). It affects poultry, especially in backyard or small-scale production systems.

What are the common symptoms of Bomba Viária in chickens?

The common symptoms include the formation of small, black nodules or lesions on areas without feathers, such as the neck, face, crest, and wattles. These lesions grow into scab-like formations, which can lead to more serious internal complications if they spread.

What is the difference between cutaneous Bomba Viária and the more severe form?

Cutaneous Bomba Viária affects the skin, forming characteristic nodules, while the severe form, known as 'fibrinous' Bomba Viária, involves internal lesions, primarily in the nasal and oral mucosa, and can obstruct the respiratory system, leading to asphyxiation and potentially death.

How is Bomba Viária transmitted among poultry?

Bomba Viária is primarily transmitted by insect bites, especially mosquitoes and flies, which carry the virus. It can also spread through direct contact between infected and healthy birds, contaminated clothing, hands, shoes, and other surfaces.

Why is Bomba Viária particularly difficult to control?

The virus is highly resilient and can survive in the environment for extended periods. It can remain infectious for up to two years in soil at low temperatures and can withstand exposure to sunlight and high temperatures, making control challenging.

What preventive measures can be taken to reduce the risk of Bomba Viária?

Prevention strategies include maintaining high biosafety standards, such as disinfecting equipment, controlling vectors like mosquitoes and flies, and ensuring proper hygiene. Vaccination is also key, with initial vaccinations typically given at hatcheries and booster shots administered as the birds grow.

Can Bomba Viária be treated effectively once it is established in a flock?

No, there is no direct treatment for the virus itself. While antibiotics can be used to prevent secondary bacterial infections in affected birds, they do not eliminate the virus. Treatments like vitamin supplementation can help strengthen the immune system to aid recovery.

What are some alternative, natural treatments for managing Bomba Viária?

Some natural treatments include applying mashed pumpkin pulp directly to lesions, using a mixture of lard and kerosene on affected areas, and feeding birds a fermented mixture of cornmeal and yeast to aid in recovery.

How long does it take for symptoms of Bomba Viária to appear after infection?

The incubation period for Bomba Viária is typically between 4 to 10 days, meaning that infected birds can transmit the virus before visible symptoms, like the nodules, are apparent.

What role does vaccination play in controlling Bomba Viária?

Vaccination is crucial for controlling Bomba Viária. Chicks are often vaccinated against a mild form of the virus at hatcheries, and booster vaccinations are given at later stages to ensure strong immunity and prevent outbreaks.