Can Bacillary White Diarrhea be Transmitted by Droplet Infection?

Abstract

Several facts indicate that bacillary white diarrhea of chicks may be transmitted through the respiratory system. There are several practical reasons why we should consider these facts and their possible significance in the spread of this highly fatal disease which is of such enormous economic importance to the poultry industry. It is, of course, admitted that the main attack in fighting the disease should be directed toward the site of infection—the “carrier.” However, we must strive to reduce mortality to a minimum in infected flocks and areas as it may be years before it will be physically possible to test all breeders even though the chick-buying public demands and is willing to pay for disease-free chicks.The purpose of this paper is not to report experimental data but to present and discuss the question, “Can Bacillary White Diarrhea be Transmitted by Droplet Infection?” The discussion will be based upon .