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Fowl Cholera
Hi folks,
Is this a common disease and what are the symptoms? I have had a few sudden deaths and another hen showing symptons like those described online for cholera... any help would be most appreciated.
Monday, April 30th, 2012
send one of the sick hens to a lab ,to be tested, to find out for sure.
Monday, April 30th, 2012
I am going to bring her to the vet this morning, although i am not sure if he will know what the problem is. What lab would I send her to?
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Your local Dept of Agri district veterinary lab. Your vet will know the address etc. There is no charge for the service.
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Thanks a million, I will keep you posted!
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Poor old Rosie was culled this monring and was brought to the lab for testing. I will let you know what the diagnosis is! Thanks again for the advice!
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Not nice Lorna but at least you should get a definitive answer on what the problem might be.
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Sorry to hear that Lorna, hope the results come back soon.
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Thanks Jemsey and Susan, fingers crossed its nothing that we can't clear and prevent the others from contracting! I will keep you posted!
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
That's a pity Lorna but maybe you will get to the root of the problem when the results come back.
Friday, May 4th, 2012
Lets hope so.
Friday, May 4th, 2012
still no word back from the lab... its been 2 weeks now. I've rang a few times, and still no word. Thankfuly all other birds are in good form, but its still a worry.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Glad to hear the your other birds are healthy. Hopefully you will receive a response soon.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012