Poultry Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 4 R’s for Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBR)

A

RNA - coronavirus
Respiratory
Renal
Reproductive

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2
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Which virus causes misshappen eggs?

A

Infectious Bronchitis Virus - Coronavirus

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3
Q

Hemogglutination positive

A

Avian Influenza Virus - Orthomyxovirus

Newcastle Dz - Paramyxovirus

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4
Q

Hemogglutination negative

A

Infectious Bronchitis Virus - Coronavirus

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5
Q

Necropsy: white urates in renal tubules

A

Infectious Bronchitis Virus - Coronavirus

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6
Q

Which two subtypes are considered notifiable Avian Influenza?

A

H5 & H7

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7
Q

What are the primary signs of Low Pathogen Avian Influenza (LPAI)?

A

Mild upper respiratory infection

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8
Q

What are the primary signs of High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI)?

A

Severe upper respiratory signs

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9
Q

What is the natural reservoir for avian influenza in the wild?

A

Migrating waterfowl

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10
Q

CS: swollen infraorbital sinuses

A

Infectious Coryza

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11
Q

What is the causative agent of Infectious Coryza?

A

Haemophilus paragallinarum

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12
Q

What necropsy findings are consistent with Infectious Coryza?

A

Infraorbital sinuses contains gaseous exudate

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13
Q

Name at least 5 clinical signs of Infectious Coryza

A
Conjunctivitis with adherence of eyelids
Swelling of the head
Sneezing
Ocular and nasal discharge
Severe rhinitis & sinusitis
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14
Q

List 5 clinical signs expected in a chicken infected with Infectious laryngotracheitis

A
Neck extension
Gasping
Conjunctivitis
Blood stained beak 
Decreased egg production
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15
Q

Necropsy finding of Infectious Laryngotracheitis?

A

Blood, mucus, yellow gaseous exudate in the trachea.

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16
Q

What is the causative agent of Infectious Coryza? Virus or bacteria?

A

Alphaherpes virus

17
Q

Name the five strains of Newcastle disease by pathotype. Which pathotypes are reportable?

A
  1. Viscerotropic - R
  2. Neurotropic - R
  3. Mesogenic - R
  4. Lentogenic
  5. Asymptomatic
18
Q

What is the gold standard test for Newcastle disease?

A

Virus Isolation

19
Q

What is the treatment of choice if a reportable form of Newcastle dz is detected?

A

Depopulate - no treatment

20
Q

What necropsy finding is pathognomonic for Newcastle dz?

A

Hemorrhage and necrosis of lymphoid organs in the intestinal mucosa.

21
Q

What is the causative agent of Newcastle Dz?

A

Paramyxovirus

22
Q

List 4 forms of Marek’s disease and their manifestations.

A

Neurologic: paralysis, drooping wings, extended legs, torticollis
Ocular: blindness, distorted iris shape, discolored iris.
Cutaneous: enlarged feather follicles, leg lesions
Visceral: nodular diffuse visceral lymphoid tumors

23
Q

What are 2 common findings on necropsy with Marek’s disease?

A

Enlarged peripheral nerves

Enlarged feather follicles

24
Q

How is Marek’s disease transmitted?

A

Fomites, secretions and droppings