University of Maryland Extension

Recognizing and Preventing Avian Pox in Small Flocks (FS-979)

Author: 
Jonathan Moyle (jmoyle@umd.edu) and Nathaniel Tablante (nlt@umd.edu)
Publication Number: 
FS-979

Avian pox is a viral disease that can occur in two forms: dry or skin (cutaneous) and the wet (or diphtheritic) form. Mortality is usually low (1%-5%), however, severe cases of wet pox can result in much higher mortality.

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Topic Area: 
Agriculture
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Category: 
Poultry & Livestock
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