Is anyone else having difficulties opening the pdf? If it is just me, Bob, could you email it to me directly. For obvious reasons I am anxious to read it.Final Autopsy Results are In
The cause of death has not changed. Her brain came out through the hole in her skull. However there was a secondary condition.
She had Marek's disease.
Her liver, lung, nerves, proventriculus (glandular stomach), ventriculus (gizzard), duodenum (small intestine), pancreas, ceca (intestinal sacs or ducts), and brain were all involved.
She would not have survived much longer even without the brain issue.
She was NOT vaccinated. Neither was Sylvie. I can only assume that Sylvie had Marek's disease as well.
The rest of the tribe outside Lilly has all been vaccinated. Lilly may have been vaccinated, I just have no idea.
I have attached the document which they provided to me from The Pennsylvania State University regarding Marek’s disease. There is some helpful information included in it.
The Marek's may have been here all along or they may have brought it with them. I have no way of knowing. It is here now and will likely always be here.
@CrazyChookChookLady I know that Ned and Lucky were never vaccinated. I am guessing that they do not have Marek's as they successfully made it to adulthood but I feel you should know. I know it is too late to do anything about it. I'm terribly sorry if it shows up in your tribe.
I feel that this ends any thought of me having broodies hatch as well. There is no way I could vaccinate the chicks without them being exposed to the virus during their sensitive period post vaccine as their mom could easily be a carrier.
I am so sorry I contributed to bringing this into your flock.
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