**4.2 Fowl cholera**

Fowl cholera is caused by *Pasteurella multocida*, a bipolar, fluorescent, non motile rod shaped bacterium. There are three strains which are smooth encapsulated, mucoid and rough encapsulated. According to [1] the virulence is highest in smooth encapsulated and lowest in rough encapsulated. Chickens infected with fowl cholera have greenishyellow diarrhea and fever that leads to increased water consumption. Loss of weight and rattling noised due to congestion in the airway will also be seen. **Table 3** shows the treatment of Fowl cholera using medicinal plants as antibiotics alternatives in poultry.
