Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Morphologic diagnosis:
Ovarian follicles: Severe acute hemorrhage and congestion
Clinical description:
Velogenic viscerotropic Newcastle disease. The ovaries in this infected bird show marked hemorrhages. The egg production in such birds often drops dramatically. Even in birds that survive the acute infection, the reproductive system may be permanently damaged and egg production may not return to normal.
Pathologic description:
The surfaces of these well developed ovarian follicles are covered by extensive dark red areas and prominent blood vessels.
Record number:
10382
Case number:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Breed:
Unknown
Clinical form:
Chronic
Infection type:
Natural
Zootechnical purpose:
Broiler - chicken
Zootechnical purpose type:
Parent stock
Housing/mgmnt type:
Select One
Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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