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2007 Bernard Matthews H5N1 outbreak
The 2007 Bernard Matthews H5N1 outbreak was an occurrence of avian influenza in England caused by the H5N1 subtype of Influenza virus A that began on 30 January 2007.
The 2007 Bernard Matthews H5N1 outbreak was an occurrence of avian influenza in England caused by the H5N1 subtype of Influenza virus A that began on 30 January 2007.
Ascaridia galli
Ascaridia galli is a parasitic roundworm belonging to the phylum Nematoda.
Ascaridia galli is a parasitic roundworm belonging to the phylum Nematoda.
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is the name given to a wide variety of diseases caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus.
Aspergillosis is the name given to a wide variety of diseases caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus.
Avian adenovirus
Aviadenovirus are viruses that affect birds; they represent one of four genera of the family Adenoviridae, the others being Mastadenovirus, Atadenovirus and Siadenovirus.
Aviadenovirus are viruses that affect birds; they represent one of four genera of the family Adenoviridae, the others being Mastadenovirus, Atadenovirus and Siadenovirus.
Avian infectious bronchitis
Avian infectious bronchitis is an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of chickens.
Avian infectious bronchitis is an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of chickens.
Avian infectious bronchitis virus
Avian infectious bronchitis virus is a coronavirus which infects chicken, causing the associated disease, infectious bronchitis.
Avian infectious bronchitis virus is a coronavirus which infects chicken, causing the associated disease, infectious bronchitis.
Avian influenza
Avian influenza — known informally as avian flu or bird flu — refers to "influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds."
Avian influenza — known informally as avian flu or bird flu — refers to "influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds."
Avian paramyxovirus
Avian paramyxoviruses 1 through 9 are multiple unique serotypes of virus in the genera Avulavirus.
Avian paramyxoviruses 1 through 9 are multiple unique serotypes of virus in the genera Avulavirus.
Avian reovirus
The avian reovirus causes an important poultry disease.
The avian reovirus causes an important poultry disease.
Avian sarcoma leukosis virus
Avian sarcoma leukosis virus is an endogenous retrovirus that infects and can lead to cancer in chickens; experimentally it can infect other species of birds and mammals.
Avian sarcoma leukosis virus is an endogenous retrovirus that infects and can lead to cancer in chickens; experimentally it can infect other species of birds and mammals.
Avian veterinarian
An avian veterinarian is a veterinarian who specializes in treating birds.
An avian veterinarian is a veterinarian who specializes in treating birds.
Blackhead disease
Blackhead disease (also known simply as blackhead) is a commercially important avian disease that affects chickens, turkeys and other poultry birds.
Blackhead disease (also known simply as blackhead) is a commercially important avian disease that affects chickens, turkeys and other poultry birds.
Borrelia anserina
Borrelia anserina is a helical filiform spirochete bacteria with dimensions of approximately 8-20/0,2-0,3 µm and with about 5 to 8 spirals.
Borrelia anserina is a helical filiform spirochete bacteria with dimensions of approximately 8-20/0,2-0,3 µm and with about 5 to 8 spirals.
Botulism
Botulism also known as botulinus intoxication is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin which is metabolic waste produced under anaerobic conditions by the bacteri...
Botulism also known as botulinus intoxication is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin which is metabolic waste produced under anaerobic conditions by the bacteri...
Campylobacteriosis
Campylobacteriosis is an infection by the Campylobacter bacterium, most commonly C. jejuni.
Campylobacteriosis is an infection by the Campylobacter bacterium, most commonly C. jejuni.
Chicken anaemia virus
Chicken anaemia virus, or CAV, is a member of the circoviridae family.
Chicken anaemia virus, or CAV, is a member of the circoviridae family.
Dermanyssus gallinae
Dermanyssus gallinae (also known as the red mite, poultry mite, red poultry mite and chicken mite) is an ectoparasite of poultry and other bird species.
Dermanyssus gallinae (also known as the red mite, poultry mite, red poultry mite and chicken mite) is an ectoparasite of poultry and other bird species.
Duck hepatitis virus
Also Known As: Duck Viral Hepatitis — DVH — DH Caused By: Duck Hepatitis Virus 1 and 3 — DHV-1 — DHV-3 Duck hepatitis is caused by the enteroviruses ...
Also Known As: Duck Viral Hepatitis — DVH — DH Caused By: Duck Hepatitis Virus 1 and 3 — DHV-1 — DHV-3 Duck hepatitis is caused by the enteroviruses ...
Duck plague
Duck plague (also known as duck viral enteritis) is a worldwide disease caused by duck herpesvirus 1 (anatid herpesvirus 1) of the family Herpesviridae that causes high mortali...
Duck plague (also known as duck viral enteritis) is a worldwide disease caused by duck herpesvirus 1 (anatid herpesvirus 1) of the family Herpesviridae that causes high mortali...
Egg binding
In farming, aviculture and animal husbandry, the term egg binding refers to a medical condition in birds where the female is unable to pass an egg that has formed.
In farming, aviculture and animal husbandry, the term egg binding refers to a medical condition in birds where the female is unable to pass an egg that has formed.
Eimeria
Eimeria is a genus of Apicomplexan parasites that includes various species responsible for the poultry disease coccidiosis.
Eimeria is a genus of Apicomplexan parasites that includes various species responsible for the poultry disease coccidiosis.
Erysipelas
Erysipelas is an acute streptococcus bacterial infection of the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics.
Erysipelas is an acute streptococcus bacterial infection of the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics.
Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome
Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (also referred to as fatty liver syndrome), a disease in chickens and other birds, affects only hens (females).
Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (also referred to as fatty liver syndrome), a disease in chickens and other birds, affects only hens (females).
Fowlpox
Fowlpox is a worldwide disease of poultry caused by viruses of the family Poxviridae and the genus Avipoxvirus.
Fowlpox is a worldwide disease of poultry caused by viruses of the family Poxviridae and the genus Avipoxvirus.
Gallid herpesvirus 1
Gallid herpesvirus 1 (GaHV-1) (also known as Avian herpesvirus 1) is a virus of the family Herpesviridae that causes avian infectious laryngotracheitis.
Gallid herpesvirus 1 (GaHV-1) (also known as Avian herpesvirus 1) is a virus of the family Herpesviridae that causes avian infectious laryngotracheitis.
Gapeworm
A gapeworm (Syngamus trachea) is a parasitic nematode worm infecting the tracheas of certain birds.
A gapeworm (Syngamus trachea) is a parasitic nematode worm infecting the tracheas of certain birds.
Haemoproteus
Haemoproteus is a genus of protozoa that are parasitic in birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Haemoproteus is a genus of protozoa that are parasitic in birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Haemoproteus columbae
Haemoproteus columbae is a species of parasitic protozoa that infects pigeons.
Haemoproteus columbae is a species of parasitic protozoa that infects pigeons.
Haemoproteus plataleae
Haemoproteus plataleae is a species of parasitic protozoa that infects ibises and spoonbills.
Haemoproteus plataleae is a species of parasitic protozoa that infects ibises and spoonbills.
Histomonas meleagridis
Histomonas meleagridis is species of parasitic protozoan that infects a wide range of birds including chickens, turkeys, peafowl, quail and pheasants, causing blackhead disease, infectious ...
Histomonas meleagridis is species of parasitic protozoan that infects a wide range of birds including chickens, turkeys, peafowl, quail and pheasants, causing blackhead disease, infectious ...
Histomoniasis
Histomoniasis (or histomonosis) is a disease of birds, particularly of chickens and turkeys, due to parasitic infection of a protozoan, Histomonas meleagridis.
Histomoniasis (or histomonosis) is a disease of birds, particularly of chickens and turkeys, due to parasitic infection of a protozoan, Histomonas meleagridis.
Hock burns
Hock burns are marks found on the upper joints of chickens and other birds raised on broiler farms.
Hock burns are marks found on the upper joints of chickens and other birds raised on broiler farms.
Infectious bursal disease
Infectious bursal disease is a highly contagious disease of young chickens caused by infectious bursal disease virus, characterized by immunosuppression and mortality generally at 3 to 6 we...
Infectious bursal disease is a highly contagious disease of young chickens caused by infectious bursal disease virus, characterized by immunosuppression and mortality generally at 3 to 6 we...
Leucocytozoon andrewsi
Leucocytozoon andrewsi is a parasite of the genus Leucocytozoon.
Leucocytozoon andrewsi is a parasite of the genus Leucocytozoon.
Mononegavirales
The order Mononegavirales is the taxonomic home of numerous related viruses.
The order Mononegavirales is the taxonomic home of numerous related viruses.
Newcastle disease
Newcastle disease is a contagious bird disease affecting many domestic and wild avian species.
Newcastle disease is a contagious bird disease affecting many domestic and wild avian species.
Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale
Also Known As: ORT Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale, or ORT, is a bacterium that causes respiratory disease in poultry.
Also Known As: ORT Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale, or ORT, is a bacterium that causes respiratory disease in poultry.
Plasmodium durae
Plasmodium durae is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Giovannolaia.
Plasmodium durae is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Giovannolaia.
Plasmodium gallinaceum
Plasmodium gallinaceum is a species of the genus Plasmodium (subgenus Haemamoeba) that causes malaria in poultry.
Plasmodium gallinaceum is a species of the genus Plasmodium (subgenus Haemamoeba) that causes malaria in poultry.
Poultry disease
Poultry diseases are diseases that afflict poultry.
Poultry diseases are diseases that afflict poultry.
Psittacosis
In medicine (pulmonology), psittacosis — also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and ornithosis — is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Chlamydoph...
In medicine (pulmonology), psittacosis — also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and ornithosis — is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Chlamydoph...
Riemerella anatipestifer
Riemerella anatipestifer is a member of the Flavobacteriaceae family.
Riemerella anatipestifer is a member of the Flavobacteriaceae family.
Scaly leg
Scaly leg is a disease of chickens and other birds.
Scaly leg is a disease of chickens and other birds.
Streptococcal infection in poultry
Streptococcus species are the cause of opportunistic infections in poultry leading to acute and chronic conditions in affected birds.
Streptococcus species are the cause of opportunistic infections in poultry leading to acute and chronic conditions in affected birds.
Thiamine
Thiamine or thiamin or vitamin B1, named as the "thio-vitamine" is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex.
Thiamine or thiamin or vitamin B1, named as the "thio-vitamine" is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex.
Tibial dyschondroplasia
Tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) is a metabolic disease of young poultry that affects the growth of bone and cartilage.
Tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) is a metabolic disease of young poultry that affects the growth of bone and cartilage.
Trichobilharzia regenti
Trichobilharzia regenti is a nasal parasite of birds that causes cercarial dermatitis in humans.
Trichobilharzia regenti is a nasal parasite of birds that causes cercarial dermatitis in humans.
Turkeypox
Turkeypox is a virus of the family Poxviridae and the genus Avipoxvirus.
Turkeypox is a virus of the family Poxviridae and the genus Avipoxvirus.
Viral arthritis (poultry)
Viral arthitis is a infections condition in chickens and to a lesser extend, turkeys, due to a reovirus.
Viral arthitis is a infections condition in chickens and to a lesser extend, turkeys, due to a reovirus.