Possible Merek's Infection, Need Help Confirming, Please?

[MysteryChicken]

I have a Cuckoo EE pullet who has a clouded pupil in one eye, & it seems smaller then the other. She behaves normally, eating, & drinking.
Her poop is normal to, she shows no other symptoms. I will be posting pictures of the questionable eye, with her other eye for comparison later.


I'll post poop pics if you think it's needed.
If it is Merek's Disease, I don't want it spreading to my other flocks, your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Folly's place]

She may have an eye injury, and just be a 'poor doer', instead of having Marek's disease. It's important to know either way! I think there's an inexpensive blood test that's helpful.
Check at the Michigan State University veterinary path lab website, and call them for advice. Otherwise, it's diagnosed by a post mortem exam.
Mary

 

[MysteryChicken]

She may have an eye injury, and just be a 'poor doer', instead of having Marek's disease. It's important to know either way! I think there's an inexpensive blood test that's helpful.
Check at the Michigan State University veterinary path lab website, and call them for advice. Otherwise, it's diagnosed by a post mortem exam.
Mary

I don't know the number, or location. If it's too far, we won't be able to make it.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I just noticed her odd looking eye yesterday, & didn't seem to have an obvious sign of injury.

I know I don't have any eye peckers, mostly bored feather pickers here, & there.

 

[MysteryChicken]

If I do get her tested, & it's results are negative, that'll be great.

 

[igorsMistress]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/mareks-testing-in-living-birds.1206105/

Hope that helps. I've not used it just found it. If it is Marek's you should be aware as long as the infected chicken is alive it sheds virus and can infect the rest of your flock.

 

[Eggcessive]

There can be a lot of causes for eye disorders, including injuries, infections, cataracts, vitamin deficiencies, Mareks disease, and exposure to virus earlier in life called AE. Mareks may cause a grey iris, and the pupil can appear irregular or pinpoint. Many chickens with Mareks do not have this form or symptom.

 

[MysteryChicken]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/mareks-testing-in-living-birds.1206105/

Hope that helps. I've not used it just found it. If it is Marek's you should be aware as long as the infected chicken is alive it sheds virus and can infect the rest of your flock.

Okay, thank you.

 

[MysteryChicken]

There can be a lot of causes for eye disorders, including injuries, infections, cataracts, vitamin deficiencies, Mareks disease, and exposure to virus earlier in life called AE. Mareks may cause a grey iris, and the pupil can appear irregular or pinpoint. Many chickens with Mareks do not have this form or symptom.

What is AE?

 

[Folly's place]

MSU is in East Lansing, and the path lab phone number is 517-353-1683.
Mary