Turkey Viral Hepatitis: Difference between revisions
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Also Known As '''''– TVH – Turkey hepatopancreatitis''''' | |||
Caused By – ''Turkey Viral Hepatitis Virus – TVHV - THV'' | |||
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
TVH is reported in '''Canada, USA, Italy and the UK.''' | TVH is reported in '''Canada, USA, Italy and the UK.''' | ||
Its distribution may be greater than this as monitoring is difficult due to the often subclinical nature of the disease. | |||
Transmission is principally from '''faeces''' and can be direct or indirect. It is possible that vertical transmission also occurs. | Transmission is principally from '''faeces''' and can be direct or indirect. It is possible that vertical transmission also occurs. | ||
==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
TVH affects '''only turkeys''' (''Meleagris gallopav'') | TVH affects '''only turkeys''' (''Meleagris gallopav'') | ||
Disease occurs primarily in young turkeys '''<6weeks old.''' | |||
==Clinical Signs== | ==Clinical Signs== | ||
When clinical disease does develop, it is characterised by '''anorexia, weight loss, depression and sudden deaths'''. As the hepatopathy develops, '''neurological signs''' may also develop. | When clinical disease does develop, it is characterised by '''anorexia, weight loss, depression and sudden deaths'''. As the hepatopathy develops, '''neurological signs''' may also develop. '''Decreased hatchability''' and a drop in egg production are often also seen. | ||
'''Decreased hatchability''' and a drop in egg production are often also seen. | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Animal Health & Production Compendium, '''Turkey Viral Hepatitis datasheet''', accessed 03/07/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/ | |||
Animal Health & Production Compendium, '''Turkey Viral Hepatitis Virus datasheet''', accessed 03/07/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/ | |||
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