Section 2. Prevention

Surveillance and monitoring are key factors in early detection. This leads to better response time and lowers the risk of disease transmission. To prevent the spread of disease, monitor your bird's health daily.

Personal Surveillance and Monitoring¹⁰

1. Inactivity, ruffled feathers, poor appetite, diarrhea.
• Decreased egg production, soft shells or misshapen eggs.
  
• Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles and hocks.
• Cyanosis (dark blue color), sneezing, or nasal discharge.
• Sudden death. 
2. Inspect your flocks daily.
   
   
3. Wear gloves when handling a sick bird. The bird should be placed in isolation for 30 days.
   
   
4. Contact your vet if your birds have serious signs of disease.
   
   
5. Know the signs of AI.
   
   

Tracheal swab photo credit: Dr. Nathaniel Tablante