Poultry Flashcards
Name the 4 R’s for Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBR)
RNA - coronavirus
Respiratory
Renal
Reproductive
Which virus causes misshappen eggs?
Infectious Bronchitis Virus - Coronavirus
Hemogglutination positive
Avian Influenza Virus - Orthomyxovirus
Newcastle Dz - Paramyxovirus
Hemogglutination negative
Infectious Bronchitis Virus - Coronavirus
Necropsy: white urates in renal tubules
Infectious Bronchitis Virus - Coronavirus
Which two subtypes are considered notifiable Avian Influenza?
H5 & H7
What are the primary signs of Low Pathogen Avian Influenza (LPAI)?
Mild upper respiratory infection
What are the primary signs of High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI)?
Severe upper respiratory signs
What is the natural reservoir for avian influenza in the wild?
Migrating waterfowl
CS: swollen infraorbital sinuses
Infectious Coryza
What is the causative agent of Infectious Coryza?
Haemophilus paragallinarum
What necropsy findings are consistent with Infectious Coryza?
Infraorbital sinuses contains gaseous exudate
Name at least 5 clinical signs of Infectious Coryza
Conjunctivitis with adherence of eyelids Swelling of the head Sneezing Ocular and nasal discharge Severe rhinitis & sinusitis
List 5 clinical signs expected in a chicken infected with Infectious laryngotracheitis
Neck extension Gasping Conjunctivitis Blood stained beak Decreased egg production
Necropsy finding of Infectious Laryngotracheitis?
Blood, mucus, yellow gaseous exudate in the trachea.