Poultry post-mortem Flashcards
Airsacculitis
Total rejection if acute; otherwise partial
Ascites
Total rejection
Cellulitis
Total rejection if “wet” form and systemic
Partial rejection if “dry” form, not severe and can be trimmed
Dermatitis
Total rejection if generalised
Partial rejection if localised
Dead on arrival
Total rejection
Emaciation
Total rejection
Contamination
Total rejection if gross
Partial rejection if can be trimmed
Hepatitis
Partial rejection (reject liver)
Joint lesion
If no signs of systemic infection, reject affected area. Trim at next healthy joint.
Tumours/Marek’s disease
Partial rejection if tumour is localised and encapsulated
Total rejection if extensive cutaneous/visceral form of Marek’s disease
Pericarditis
Total rejection when associated with secondary conditions, or when FCI shows positive Salmonella Enteritidis or Tymphimurium
Partial rejection in all other cases
Perihepatitis
Total rejection
Runts
May be rejected as they are a poor size for processing. Likely to sustain machine damage/contamination but if not then technically fit for human consumption.
Salpingitis
Total rejection when associated with secondary conditions
Partial rejection if only oviduct affected
