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Information on poultry and pigeon diseases.
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- Avian Paramyxovirus in Pigeons
As a response to the outbreak of avian paramyxovirus in show and racing pigeons in Victoria, Tasmania has imposed restrictions on the importation of pigeons in cages/boxes and pigeon eggs from, or back from, mainland Australian. - Biosecurity, Poultry and Pet Birds
Some basic tips on protecting your birds from diseases carried by wild birds. - Bird Flu
Bird flu is a highly contagious, viral disease of birds that can cause death in chickens. The signs of bird flu are very similar to Newcastle disease. - Botulism
Although instances of botulism affecting humans are rare, it is a common disease in animals and birds. - Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD)
Information on Chronic respiratory disease (CRD). - Diagnosis of Poultry Diseases
Poultry Disease - Sample collection and shipping of samples to the Animal Health Laboratory, NRE Tas, Prospect (Launceston). - Marek's Disease
A very common disease of chickens caused by a herpes virus. - Newcastle Disease
A highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds, that can cause high mortalities in poultry. The clinical signs are very similar to Avian Influenza. - Nutritional Issues for Laying Hens
Tips on nutritional issues for laying hens. - Pigeon Rotavirus
Information on mortalities in kept pigeons.
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