{"id":81732,"date":"2022-08-01T15:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T08:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/?p=81732"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:56:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:56:32","slug":"penyebab-ayam-kejang-dan-mati-mendadak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/info-medion\/causes-of-chicken-seizures-and-sudden-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of chicken seizures and sudden death"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bapak Roland \u2013 by email<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My cattle died suddenly, started convulsing within a few seconds and died instantly. Please advise and next steps? I thank you in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for the submitted question. Sudden death that occurs in chickens can be caused by infectious and non-infectious factors. Things that need to be considered in the event of death in livestock is to evaluate the level and pattern of deaths that occur. In addition, examination of emerging clinical symptoms, anatomical changes\/pathologies and supporting diagnostics need to be done to determine the cause of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of sudden death in chickens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible causes that can result in sudden death are as follows :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>High Pathogenic Avian Influenza<\/em>&nbsp;(HPAI)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical symptoms found during an attack of HPAI disease are high mortality, a decrease to the cessation of egg production or decreased production, depression, cyanosis (comb, Wattle, foot), conjunctivitis, accumulation of mucus in the oral cavity, respiratory disorders and sometimes nerve disorders (torticollis) but not so significant clearly visible. Organ changes that can be seen after carcass surgery are bleeding in the brain,&nbsp;<em>ptechie&nbsp;<\/em>heart fat, oviduct cysts and swelling of the spleen and kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Newcastle Disesase<\/em>&nbsp;(ND)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinical symptoms that can be seen if the chicken is infected with ND include loss of appetite, feces are moss green and sometimes accompanied by white lumps, the chicken becomes shaky, and abnormalities in the nerves appear (paralysis of the legs and or wings, twisted neck\/torticollis and chicken circling). In addition, mortality from ND can reach 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-10-4.png\" alt=\"torticollis in chickens\" class=\"wp-image-81738\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-10-4.png 441w, https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-10-4-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-10-4-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common type of cancer that occurs during surgery is inflammation of the respiratory tract (<em>laryng&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>trachea<\/em>). In addition to the respiratory system, the pathognomonic change is the presence of inflammation of the papillae&nbsp;<em>proventriculus<\/em>. In the digestive system there are also organs&nbsp;<em>limphoid&nbsp;<\/em>which changes due to infection nd namely, inflammation of&nbsp;<em>caeca tonsil<\/em>&nbsp;dan p<em>eyer patches.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Fowl Cholera<\/em>&nbsp;(Cholera)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of chickens infected with cholera are lethargy, fever, anorexia (unwillingness to eat), dull plumage, mucous discharge from the mouth, diarrhea and increased respiratory rate. Cyanosis (bluish-purple discoloration of the skin) sometimes appears shortly before death and is usually seen on hairless areas of the body such as Combs and wattles. The stool is initially whitish and watery but over time it becomes greenish and slimy. In the surgery of chicken carcasses with acute forms of cholera, vascularization disorders are commonly found in the form of bleeding&nbsp;<em>ptechie&nbsp;<\/em>and ecchymosis of the lungs, intestines, heart and abdominal fat. The liver is enlarged, striped in color, and there are necrotic spots (white spots).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Heat Stress<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken in good condition&nbsp;<em>heat stress<\/em>&nbsp;he tries to lower his body temperature by releasing heat. However, because chickens do not have sweat glands, the response that will be seen is to attach the body to a cooler wall, stretch \/ spread its wings, do&nbsp;<em>panting<\/em>&nbsp;and increased water consumption. If the condition&nbsp;<em>heat stress<\/em>&nbsp;this not treated immediately can lead to death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proper handling to overcome chicken seizures or sudden death<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment measures taken can be adjusted to the direction of the disease. Here are some treatments that can be done :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If it leads to AI and ND diseases<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide supportive therapy by giving vitamins such as\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/vita-stress\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2981\">Vita Stress<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/fortevit\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2259\">Fortevit<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to improve the stamina of the body condition of chickens and herbal supplements\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/imustim\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2373\">Imustim<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to increase the immunity of chickens.To reduce mortality, emergency vaccination can be carried out, especially in laying hens and breeders using\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/medivac-nd-clone-45\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2889\">Medivac ND Clone 45<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in the case of ND. But this emergency vaccination is &#034; gambling\u201d<em>\u00a0<\/em>and its success depends on several factors such as the type of ND virus that attacks, the severity of the disease, the speed and accuracy of diagnosing the disease and the speed of revaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While in the case of AI, do selective culling and chickens that are still healthy can be given supportive therapy. Revaccination with\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/medivac-ai\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2622\">Medivac AI<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0can be done on other cages that are around the cage case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Administration of antibiotics such as\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/tinolin\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2922\">Tinolin<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/neo-meditril\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2540\">Neo Meditril<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0it can also be done to treat secondary infections by bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If it leads to cholera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Give antibiotics such as\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/tinolin\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2922\">Tinolin<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/therapy\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2786\">Therapy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/collimezyn\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2255\">Collimezyn<\/a><\/strong>. Give vitamins such as\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/fortevit\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2259\">Fortevit<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/vita-stress\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2981\">Vita Stress<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/vita-strong\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2983\">Vita Strong<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to help improve the condition of the body of chickens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If it leads to consequences&nbsp;<em>heat stress<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ways that can be done to overcome\u00a0<em>heat stress<\/em>\u00a0it is recommended to take a cold water bath (20-24\u00b0C) and a cold water bath (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/vita-stress\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"2981\">Vita Stress<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthen the application of biosecurity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To suppress the population of disease seeds in the cage environment, disinfect the cage and the environment around the cage every day when an outbreak occurs, for example by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/antisep\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"3910\">Antisep<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/neo-antisep\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"3929\">Neo Antisep<\/a><\/strong>. For iron cages can use\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/medisep\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"3978\">Medisep<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medion.co.id\/en\/produk\/zaldes\/\" data-type=\"product_post\" data-id=\"4063\">Zaldes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bapak Roland \u2013 by email Ternak saya mati tiba-tiba, dimulai kejang-kejang dalam waktu beberapa detik dan langsung mati. Mohon edukasi dan langkah penanganan selanjutnya? Sebelumnya saya ucapkan terima kasih. Jawab: Terima kasih atas pertanyaan yang disampaikan. Kematian mendadak yang terjadi pada ayam dapat disebabkan oleh faktor infeksius dan non infeksius. 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