Epidemic Disease in Poultry


You are called out from your office to investigate a sudden outbreak of disease in a broiler breeder flock. The producer complains that there has been a sudden increase in mortality in the past two days that now has accumulated to 25% of the flock! There has also been a sharp decrease in egg production and water and feed consumption.

You decide to:

Visit the flock ASAP
See your schedule and try to make some room for a visit in the next few days
Advise administration of antibiotics

What are some of the diseases of poultry that should come to mind?

THINK, then go to the next page.

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