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Avian Orthoreovirus
Viral Arthritis and Tenosynovitis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Isolated from chicken with: | Hepatitis. Chronis respiratory disease. Gastroenteritis. ARTHRITIS/TENOSYNOVITIS. Myocarditis. Nephrosis. Malabsorption syndrome. Stunted growth |
| Hosts: | Broiler chickens |
| Transmission: | fecal-oral route. transovarial at a lower rate |
| Zoonotic? | NO so can use for processing if near processing weight |
| Morbidity vs. Mortality: | 100% vs. <2% |
| Clinical signs: | sit on hocks and are reluctant to move and the joints are swollen and tendon may rupture |
| Control: | Vaccinate breeder flocks so progeny chicks have a solid degree of passive immunity |
| Pus? | NO! |