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Mareks disease
Hi I have a bird with suspected mareks disease. I heard you can get them tested for it. If so where can I do this and also how can I prevent any more getting it. It is a naked neck pullet that I think has it.
Jack hilliard
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 You need to contact your local dept of agriculture vet to get it tested,there is no cure and birds tested positive are carriers/shedders for life.
nama-man
Thursday, October 7th, 2021
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Mareks disease
Hi I have a bird with suspected mareks disease. I heard you can get them tested for it. If so where can I do this and also how can I prevent any more getting it. It is a naked neck pullet that I think has it.
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021
You need to contact your local dept of agriculture vet to get it tested,there is no cure and birds tested positive are carriers/shedders for life.
Thursday, October 7th, 2021