Poultry Flashcards
1
Q
List the key signs that should make you think of Marek’s disease.
A
1) Thickened nerves (vagus, brachial, and sciatic)
2) Paralysis of legs, wing, and/or neck
3) Gray iris or irregular pupils
4) Raised, rough skin around feather follicles
5) Gray foci of neoplastic tissue in liver, spleen, kidney, lungs, heart, and muscle
2
Q
What is the treatment for Marek’s disease?
A
There is no effective treatment.
3
Q
How is Marek’s disease controlled?
A
Vaccination; all-in all-out production.
4
Q
I am a disease spread by mosquitoes and I cause wart-like nodules and scabs on the comb, wattles, feet and vent. What am I?
A
Avian (fowl) pox
5
Q
How is avian (fowl) pox treated?
A
No treatment available. Prevent with vaccination.
