Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Clinical Signs:
Torticollis (head and neck)
Clinical description:
This chicken is exhibiting twisting of the head and neck, a neurologic sign called torticolliis. This sign is sometimes referred to as “stargazing”. Torticollis occurs when the virus affects the cerebellum and brain stem, producing multifocal glial nodules and necrosis.
Record number:
10396
Case number:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Breed:
Unknown
Clinical form:
Acute
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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