A note about disease testing

[jonalisa]

I wanted to share this information, in case people don't realize this option may be available to them.

I have a chicken with swelling on her face which is a possible symptom of MG. After throwing away $80 on a vet who didn't know much, I learned:

In my state (NH):

• If you suspect a reportable disease, you can call the State Veterinarian's office and they can send a person out to your coop to draw blood and test your chickens -
• Pullorum and Avian Influenza testing is free of charge
• I asked for MG testing and they did it at a charge of $1.50 per chicken
• The tests were conducted at UNH Diagnostics Lab with a 2 day turnaround time
• The UNH Diagnostics Lab can perform necropsies for a similar small fee

If you suspect a disease, i encourage you to call the State Vet/Dept of Agriculture in your state and find out what services are offered. it could save you quite a bit of money!

 

[seminolewind]

Yes! That's why I have Casportpony's "send a necropsy" link at the bottom of my posts. She has numerous places listed.