Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Clinical Signs:
Abnormal perching reflex
Clinical description:
This image was taken 2 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. Birds that survive the acute stages of AI may develop nervous disorders. This bird is unable to clasp its claws around the examiner’s finger. This abnormal response to the perching reflex is a sign of nervous system dysfunction.
Record number:
20530
Case number:
5041
Age:
6 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Experimental
History:
The 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:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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