1- Poultry post-mortem Flashcards

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Define Ascites

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is an accumulation of non-inflammatory fluid in one or more of the abdominal spaces. There may be clots of yellow material in the fluid.

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2
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Define cellulitis

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is a relatively recently recognized pathological condition of broilers, characterized by discoloration and thickening of the skin and inflammation of the subcutaneous tissues.

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Define hepatitis

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Gross lesions include a swollen liver containing multiple pale or hemorrhagic foci and hydropericardium.

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What is a poultry trigger 1 procedure mean

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A trigger report is generated if the level of a post-mortem condition is exceptionally high - a high amount of rejections due to one thing

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What is a poultry trigger 2 procedure mean

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A trigger report is generated if the Cumulative Daily Mortality Rate is unusually high (defined as greater than 3 standard deviations above the average = 7.37%) and, additionally, the level of three or more other post-mortem conditions is high.

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6
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When is PM inspection occur in poultry

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After defeathering (whole carcass)
After evisceration (carcass and offal)

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7
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What is the OV responsible for in poultry PM

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Daily inspection of the viscera and the body cavities of a representative sample
detailed inspection of a random sample of birds declared unfit for human-consumption
Any further investigations

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8
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What are the PM conditions that are monitored in poultry

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Ascites/Oedema
Cellulitis and dermatits
DOA
Emaciation
Joint lesions/ arthritis
Septicaemia/ respiratory
Total rejections
If these conditions are above a set percentage (threshold) it will trigger an action from APHA.

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9
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List some influencing factors of Foot pad dermatitis

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Litter type and quality
Water drinker type
Bird age - older bird produces more faeces, resulting in wet litter and more FPD
Ventilation and drinker management
Feed source and quality
breed used
enteric disease

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10
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Describe a score 1 foot pad dermatis in poultry

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mild lesion (significant but restricted

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11
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Describe score 2 FPD in poultry

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Severe lesion- extended and severe

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12
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List some reasons for partial rejection in poultry

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Localised contamination
localised mechanical damage
a condition where only part of the carcase or single organ is affected
resolved sub-acute Pericarditis

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13
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List 2 reasons for total rejection of poultry carcases

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No ante-mortem or production report/FCI is available.
In case of disease.
In presence of gross contamination where trimming is impracticable

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14
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If Airsacculitis is seen PM in poultry what happens

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Total rejection - acute lesions, when associated with further conditions
Partial rejection- chronic lesion when affected parts are removed completely

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15
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Describe AirSacculitis

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Inflammation of the air-sacs in poultry frequently accompanied with the presence of yellowish caseous exudates in the air sacs and often accompanied by peritonitis and/or perihepatitis

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16
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What happens if ascites/ oedema present PM

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Total rejection of carcase and offal

17
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What happens if cellulitis is seen PM

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Partial- if localised and dry, systemic effects not observed, trimming of area is carried out correctly
Total- if wet form, not clearly localised, accompanied with systemic effects

18
Q

What happens if contamination seen PM

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Partial- is localised, FBO wash immediately or trim contamination
Total- if generalised or no immediate corrective action has been taken

19
Q

List 2 reasons why contamination can occur during poultry slaughter

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If not fasted for long enough prior to slaughter
Evisceration machinery not adjusted for the correct size of birds
Carcase falling to the floor

20
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List some ways thermal stress can be reduced in birds in lairage

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FBO should try to alleivate this
reduce stocking density- t increase airflow
removing lorry covers
transport at cooler times of the day
provision of protection from direct sunlight
provision of airflow

21
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What happens if dermatitis seen at PM in poultry

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Total- if generalised
Partial- if localised

22
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What happens if emaciation seen at PM in poultry

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Total rejection of carcass and offal

23
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What happens if hepatitis seen at PM in poultry

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Partial- if only the liver is affected no signs of further conditions
Total rejection- secondary conditions

24
Q

Describe hepatitis

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Enlarged, round edged, smooth surface often with necrotic foci or a reticular pattern apparent
Colour may vary from cherry red to pale brown/bronze colour

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What happens if hock joint lesions present on PM in poultry
If no signs of systemic infection, affected parts can be trimmed at the next healthy joint as rest of carcase pass as fit
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What happens if pericarditis is present on PM in poultry
Partial rejection unless associated with secondary conditions or salmonella test results are positive
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What happens if peritonitis/ perihepatitis present PM in poultry
Total condemnation of carcass and offal
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Define perihepatitis
inflammation of the liver capsule
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What happens if septicaemia seen PM
total rejection of carcass and offal
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What happens if tumours seen at PM in poultry
Partial rejection- when localised and enclosed in capsule Total rejection if not