Avian influenza and new castle disease Flashcards
what are the signs of avian influenza?
repiratory signs, depression, reduced food and water intake, reduced egg production
What are the two pathotypes of avian influenza?
low path AI and high path AI
What species can avian influenza occur in?
all birds species
What is avian influenza caused by?
a type A influenza virus
What are the two important surface antigens of influenza viruses?
hemagglutinin, neuraminidase
How are low path and high path AI differentiated?
By inoculating susceptible chickens. HPAI causes death in 6/8 or more while LPAI do not result in death
All HPAI outbreaks so far have been what??
H5 or H7
How can avian influenza by removed from the environment?
detergents, disinfectant and heat
What animals are the natural reservoir for avian influenza?
wild waterfowl–can be asymptomatic, shed for long time
shorebirds
What are two man-made reservoirs for avian influenza?
- live bird markets
2. commercial swine facilities
What is the problem with live bird markets?
Focal part for gathering many species
not cleaned or depopulated–continuous supply
Is there egg transmission with AI?
no
What are the clinical signs of LPAI outbreaks?
- respiratory disease (coughing, seezing, rales, lacrimation, sinusitis)
variable mortality, morbidity
What ar the signs of HPAI outbreaks?
- death
- sudden, short disease. signs may involve resp, enteric or nervous system: diarrhea, edema of the head and face, or nervous disorders
What are the lesions of LPAI?
mild to moderate inflam of trachea, siuses, air sacs, conjunctiva
ovarian atresia