10- Herd health principles in backyard poultry Flashcards
1
Q
What is Marek’s disease
A
poultry disease caused by a herpes virus also known as range paralysis due to causing wing or leg paralysis
2
Q
describe the serotypes of Marek’s disease
A
there are 3 serotypes
MDV-1
MDV-2
MDV-3
3
Q
how long is dander, litter and feathers infectious with MDV
A
4-8 months
4
Q
non-neoplastic MD syndromes
A
immunosuppression
transient paralysis
5
Q
neoplastic- related MD syndromes
A
stunting
depression
paleness
nervous signs
mortality
condemnations
6
Q
describe how to diagnose Marek’s disease
A
tissue samples
PMs
PCR testing
7
Q
T/F we can vaccinate against MD
A
True
