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Residents in multiple districts in Azerbaijan report the rapid die-off of chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks, with veterinarians pointing to seasonal infections and poor containment conditions as likely causes.
Local farmers in several regions of Azerbaijan are facing significant losses after domestic poultry began dying in large numbers within hours of showing symptoms. According to residents, affected birds first become weak, develop dark discoloration around the head, and then die within a day.
Households in the Tovuz district say dozens of birds perished over just two to three days. Similar reports have emerged from the Salyan region, where owners say various medications failed to stop the spread or reduce mortality.
Veterinary specialists note that such outbreaks are often linked to infectious, parasitic, or seasonal diseases that intensify during winter, when weakened immunity makes poultry more vulnerable. They advise farmers to seek immediate assistance from local veterinary services and to follow preventive treatment schedules from an early age.
Murvat Hasanli, head of the Association of Egg Producers and Exporters, said conditions at industrial poultry farms remain stable, with significantly lower mortality rates. He stressed that the heaviest losses are occurring in small private households where vaccination, sanitation, and proper housing standards are not consistently maintained.
Experts warn that delayed vaccination, overcrowded and poorly ventilated enclosures, and attempts at self-treatment without veterinary supervision can accelerate the spread of disease. In suspected cases, farmers are urged to isolate sick birds and promptly contact veterinary authorities to prevent further losses.