Poultry medicine Flashcards
All of which are methods of poultry restraint, except?
a. Simultaneously grab the bird by leg and wings
b.Carry small birds by both legs
c. Blindfold the eyes of the bird
d.None of the above
None of the above
Which of the following is not a threat to the bird during restraint?
a.Fracture
b.Suffocation
c.Escape
d.None of the above
None of the above
It is an extra thoracic diverticulum of the esophagus in birds that acts as a short-term storage organ for food. Digestion of starch is initiated here.
a.Ceca
b.Proventriculus
c. Crop
d.Ventriculus
Crop
A 2-week-old chicken flock exhibiting signs of anorexia, lethargy, depression, and paleness. Additionally, ecchymotic hemorrhages that gave the appearance of blue wings were seen on the wings. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?
a. Dissecting aneurysm
b.Inclusion body hepatitis
c. Chicken anemia virus infection
d.Perirenal hemorrhage syndrome
Chicken anemia virus infection
All are diseases caused by Fowl adenovirus, except?
a.Hydropericardium syndrome
b.Inclusion body hepatitis
c.Newcastle disease
d.Gizzard erosion
Newcastle disease
What inclusion bodies are found in cases of fowl adenovirus infection?
a.Basophilic intranuclear
b.Basophilic intracytoplasmic
c.Eosinophilic intracytoplasmic
d.None of the above
Basophilic intranuclear
Many turkeys on a poultry farm develop thickened crop mucosa and whitish, raised pseudomembranes. The same lesions are present in the mouth and esophagus. Which intervention will not help to control the disease?
a. Antibiotic treatment
b.Antifungal treatment
c. Stress reduction
d.Sanitation and disinfection
Antibiotic treatment
A poultry farm reported an increase in mortality and diarrhea in its 2-week-old flock. Upon necropsy, the ceca has a build-up of blood and tissue debris. Which Eimeria species is most likely to be the diagnosis?
a. E. necatrix
b. E. tenella
c. E. acervulina
d. E. maxima
E. tenella
A dozen young chickens at a broiler-raising facility are found dead on their backs and sides with no premonitory signs. Other birds appear cyanotic, with distended and reddened abdomens and congested blood vessels. Affected birds have an increased respiratory rate and reduced exercise tolerance. Necropsy of a dead chicken shows variable amount of clear yellow fluid and clots of fibrin in the hepatoperitoneal spaces. What is the clinical diagnosis?
a. Colibacillosis
b. Ascites syndrome
c. Salmonellosis
d. Inclusion body hepatitis
Ascites syndrome
Which of the following is not a common lesion found in cases of necrotic enteritis?
a. Pseudomembrane formation
b.Intestinal ballooning
c. Coagulative necrosis
d.Intussusception
Intussusception
The following signs and lesions are associated with avian nephritis virus infection, except?
a.Renal damage
b.High mortality
c.Visceral urate deposits
d.Growth retardation
High mortality
A 7-day-old commercial broiler farm reported a high first-week mortality rate. The chickens were unthrifty, had unhealed navels, and had varying degrees of respiratory signs. Necropsy showed airsacculitis and fibrinous exudate on the liver and pericardial sac. Which of the following diseases is most likely affecting this flock?
a.Sudden death syndrome
b.Egg drop syndrome
c. Colibacillosis
d.Candidiasis
Colibacillosis
A dozen young chicks at a broiler farm are found dead on their backs and sides with no premonitory signs. Affected birds appear to be healthy, feeding, sparring, walking, or resting, but suddenly extend their necks, gasp or squawk, and die rapidly. How will you manage this condition?
a. Increasing energy and protein level in the diet
b.Controlling nutrient intake
c. Extending the number of light per day
d.Ad libitum feeding
Controlling nutrient intake
A flock of chickens from a poultry operation is presented with an outbreak that began two days ago with the unexpected discovery of 20 dead birds. Since then, illness has affected about 25% of the flock. Birds are depressed and anorexic, many with mucoid discharge from the beak, ruffle feathers, diarrhea, and an increased respiratory rate. Two birds have torticollis, and several chickens have swollen sternal bursa, wattles, joints, tendon sheaths, and foot pads. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Candidiasis
b.Infectious bronchitis
c. Aspergillosis
d.Fowl cholera
Fowl cholera
Many turkeys on a poultry farm develop whitish “wart-like” nodules and scabs on the comb, wattles, feet, and vent. Which management intervention would most likely help prevent spread of the disease?
a. Control mosquito population and vaccination
b.Controlling nutrient intake
c. Antibiotic therapy
d.Bacterins
Control mosquito population and vaccination
What inclusion bodies are found in cases of fowl pox infection?
a.Basophilic intranuclear
b.Basophilic intracytoplasmic
c.Eosinophilic intracytoplasmic
d.None of the above
Eosinophilic intracytoplasmic
What reactions indicate successful immunization against avian pox?
a.Swelling and scab formation at the site of vaccination
b.Mild respiratory challenge
c. Decrease feed intake
d.Diarrhea
Swelling and scab formation at the site of vaccination
What is the most prevalent helminth species in commercial poultry operations?
a.Heterakis gallinarum
b.Raillietina spp.
c.Ascaridia galli
d.Davainea proglottina
Ascaridia galli
Which disease is transmitted primarily by Heterakis gallinarum?
a. Mycoplasmosis
b.Histomoniasis
c. Colibacillosis
d.Trichomonosis
Histomoniasis
When does a normal bursa of Fabricius begin to involute?
a. 1-3 days
b. 7-10 days
c. 28-30 days
d. 40-42 days
40-42 days