Riemerella anatipestifer Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What are the two ways that R. anatipestifer infections cause economic losses?	High mortalities in young birds Carcass condemnations		Link to Article
What age of bird is usually affected?	Ducklings and goslings 1-8 weeks old		Link to Article
What are some of the clinical signs of infection?	Greenish diarrhoea Neurological signs – tremors, ataxia, hypermetria, convulsions Respiratory disease – nasal discharge, coughing		Link to Article
Where are most mortalities seen and when?	In young birds 6-12 hours after onset of infection		Link to Article
On what type of agar is R. anatipestifer best cultured?	Soy agar enriched with sheep blood or bovine serum.		Link to Article
What is the typical post-mortem finding of R. anatipestifer infection?	Yellow-white fibrinous exudate covering heart, liver and air sacs. May also be found in the nervous tissues, joints and skin.		Link to Article