Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Morphologic diagnosis:
Comb: Marked hemorrhage and congestion Comb: Focal ulcer (incidental finding)
Clinical description:
Day 2 post inoculation. The bird is found dead. Detailed view of the comb. There is moderate swelling of the comb and severe ecchymotic lesions.
Pathologic description:
The entire comb is swollen and dark red. Additionally, there is a small scab over a sunken area on the dorsal edge of the comb (not related to AI)
Record number:
21021
Case number:
5019
Age:
70 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Experimental
History:
This photograph was taken 2 days post inoculation. The bird was experimentally inoculated with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus on 3/2/08 at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. The inoculation was performed in the caudal thoracic air sac with strain A/CK/PA/469/3-84/H5N2, using 0.25ml.
Zootechnical purpose:
Egg layers- white egg
Housing/mgmnt type:
Select One
Priority:
3
Rights:
© Cornell University
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