Westerm WA - Who can test my flock for Mycoplasma gallisepticum?

[shandiane78]

Is there some place this could be done fairly cheaply? My hens had what seemed like an upper respiratory infection. I treated with antibiotics (Tylan) but symptoms are coming back. Now I worry it could be something chronic.

I'm totally new to chickens, and had no idea biosecurity was of such importance! My pullets are from 3 different places (local flocks) and I got them all as started pullets.

Thanks in advance!

 

[weaveagarden]

You might try getting ahold of the Washington state department of agriculture. http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AvianHealth/

I would contact Julie Broome:

Julie Broome, CHES
Avian Health Program Coordinator
Washington State Department of Agriculture
360-725-5762

Avian Vets information:

Dr. Lyndon Badcoe
Avian Health Veterinarian
Washington State Department of Agriculture
1111 Washington St. SE
Olympia WA 98504

E-mail: [email protected]

I have found both to be very informed, nice and helpful. Let us all know what you find out please for future reference.

They also have lots of info on Biosecurity. An easy training book and an online printout test so you can get a certificate. I also found lots of pamphlets and posters, etc.

 

[justbugged]

Prayers for you and your little flock. From Enumclaw

 

[shandiane78]

Thanks for the great information! I will try some of those contacts and see what I can do.

 

[pips&peeps]

Do not have one of the State Vet's come to your place. It is $75.00 per hour from the time they leave their place of business.

Have your vet swab your birds throats and send the swabs and this form:


http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts_WADDL/forms/AHFSL Accession Form - Avian WADDL 001.5.pdf

You will want to check the test PCR and write in MS/MG on the line beside it. The mailing address is on the form too.