• sudden death
• respiratory signs (noisy or rapid breathing, coughing, sneezing, increased nasal secretions)
• conjunctivitis
• swelling of the head
• purple discolouration of the comb and wattles
• rapid decrease in feed and water intake
• decreased egg production
• ruffled feathers
• depression
• closed eyes
• diarrhoea
• nervous signs (twisted neck, inability to stay upright, inability to fly, uncoordinated movement, walking or swimming in circles, partial or full paralysis).
• unusual head or neck posture, incoordination, inability to walk or stand
• unusual reduction in egg production
Avian influenza is a notifiable disease. This means that legally you must tell us if you know of or suspect the presence of avian influenza in any birds.
Contact the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline:
1800 675 888
Keep the isolated stock isolated and do not move any of the remaining flock or equipment.
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