Clinical Signs
It is important to be able to recognise the symptoms of Avian Influenza.
Typically the disease presents suddenly with affected flocks showing
- High mortality rates
- Sudden death
- Cyanosis and oedema of the comb and wattles
- Dullness
- Unwilling to move
- Loss of appetite
- Respiratory distress
- Diarrhoea/sneezing/coughing
- Drop in egg production
- Nervous signs
Birds may often die without any signs of disease being apparent. However, there can be considerable variation in the clinical signs and severity of the disease.
For pictures of chickens with clinical signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza please see the link below.
If you suspect that your birds have Avian Influenza, you should contact your Private Veterinary Practitioner (PVP) or local DVO immediately.