Cannibalism

Cannibalism is a behavioral disorder of poultry characterized by pecking and injury of flock mates. It may result in severe economic losses due to hemorrhage, mortality, carcass damage, and reduced productivity.

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Mortality Vent Pecking Pathognomonic Head Pecking Specific Hemorrhage Specific Skin Hemorrhage Specific Vent Hemorrhage Specific Pericloacal Blood Staining Pathognomonic Blood Staining Of Legs Specific Head Wounds Specific Toe Wounds Specific Carcass Cannibalism Pathognomonic

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Host Species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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