A for Ammonia Blindness • Also known as * ammonia blindness, - TopicsExpress



          

A for Ammonia Blindness • Also known as * ammonia blindness, keratoconjunctivitis • It affects the eyes • Is acute • Symptoms rubbing eyes with wings, reluctance to move, avoiding sunlight, one or both eyes get cloudy, blindness • You may mistake it for any mild respiratory disease • Is caused by ammonia fumes from accumulated droppings, vitamin A deficiency, infection • Is transmitted through the environment and does not spread from bird to bird • Can be prevented by providing proper nutrition and good ventilation; avoid wet litter • Can be treated by replacing wet litter or correcting vitamin A deficiency in early stages leads to recovery in about 2 months, but wont reverse blindness.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:14:59 +0000

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