AUSTRALIAN POULTRY CRC - Poultry Hub

j) If known, what were the main causes of mortality (birds found dead and culls) on yourfarm, and at what age do they occur. Please rank in order of importance from 1 (mostoften the cause of mortality) to 10 (least often the cause of mortality):Disease Rank Age (weeks)Fowl choleraColibacillosisMarek’s diseaseSalmonella sp.Tracheitis (Mycoplasma sp)CoccidiosisChronic respiratory diseaseSpotty liverWormsExternal parasitesEgg peritonitisIngluvitis (inflammation of the crop)Salpingitis (inflammation of the oviduct)Prolapse/protrusionCannibalismVent peckingPhysical injury (ie. Broken leg)PredatorsHeat Stressk) Other causes: ______________________________________________l) Who determines the cause of mortality:Owner/ManagerPercentage of timeVeterinarianPathology Lab34