Poultry Conditions and the Role of Poultry Veterinarians

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from the lecture on poultry conditions and veterinary diagnoses, focusing on disease categories, treatment methods, nutrition, and significant diseases affecting poultry.

What are the four main diagnostic methods used for poultry diseases?

History, Clinical signs, Necropsy findings, Laboratory diagnosis.

What are the categories of poultry diseases?

Respiratory, Digestive, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Sudden death/systemic, Others.

Name three diseases commonly observed in backyard poultry.

Coccidia, Marek’s Disease, Mycoplasma gallisepticum.

What is the most expensive poultry disease worldwide?

Avian influenza.

What does the abbreviation 'D.U.I.' stand for in relation to early chick disease?

Dehydration, Unknown, Infected.

What is the recommended treatment for Coccidia in chicks?

Put chicks on a medicated starter feed that is treated with a preventative dose of Amprolium or ionophores.

What are signs of Cannibalism in poultry?

Aggressive behavior, shiny objects attracting birds, improper beak trim, nutritional deficiency.

What nutritional issues can arise from feeding mixed flocks?

Mixed flocks may not have the right feed for production type/age of birds, leading to deficiencies.

What type of virus causes Marek's Disease?

Herpesvirus.

How is Marek’s Disease primarily transmitted?

By direct contact or aerosol via infected feathers or dander.

What are effective treatments against Nematodes in poultry?

Fenbendazole and Albendazole.

What is one method to treat scaly leg mites?

Kerosene/linseed dip or using soap/vaseline to suffocate mites.

What is a critical aspect of managing Avian influenza outbreaks?

Enhancing biosecurity measures to prevent transmission.

What clinical signs are associated with High-path Avian influenza?

Sudden death without clinical signs, depressed birds, suddenly dropped water/feed consumption.

What impact did HPAI have on poultry populations since February 2022?

More than 183 million birds were depopulated.

What are the consequences of poor housing conditions for poultry?

Increased risk of internal and external parasites.