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Post-Mortem Examination Form

The document is a Flock History and Health Form used for recording general information, management characteristics, health history, and flock appearance of birds on a farm. It includes sections for post-mortem examination findings and observations regarding flock conditions and concerns. The form is designed for use by farm managers and technical staff to monitor and assess the health and management of poultry flocks.

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Post-Mortem Examination Form

The document is a Flock History and Health Form used for recording general information, management characteristics, health history, and flock appearance of birds on a farm. It includes sections for post-mortem examination findings and observations regarding flock conditions and concerns. The form is designed for use by farm managers and technical staff to monitor and assess the health and management of poultry flocks.

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Flock History and Health Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

Date No. of birds in Flock Bird Line (Breed) Flock age (Days) Farm Name House No.

MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTICS

Hatchery Source Housing Type Feed Form Water Program / Source Most Recent Vaccination

Date Vaccine

HEALTH HISTORY

Date illness / Mortality began Severity / Number of Birds’ ill Number of birds dead Most Recent Medication /
(%) Treatments

FLOCK APPEARANCE

DESCRIPTION: (Note general Flock appearance including feathering, pigmentation, weight, body condition, fecal
consistency, skeletal or respiratory concerns, flock behavior and distribution, etc.)
Post-Mortem Examination Form
Date Flock No. Flock age Farm Name House Sickness (%) No of birds Dead birds from the 3
(Days) No. necropsied previous days

Day-1 Day-2 Day-3

PRIMARY CONCERN(S):

FLOCK OBSERVATIONS:

Flock Notes Yes No Flock notes Yes No

Mortality in one area of the house? Birds appear dehydrated?


Mortality only at night? Abnormal fecal consistency? wet or liquid / with undigested feed / dry
Flock appears nervous? Litter quality concerns? damp litter / wet litter / fungal contamination
Head / face swelling? Mobility concerns? lameness / deformed legs / foot issues
Respiratory issues? (panting/gasping) Evidence of insect / rodent / bio-security concerns
Feed intake issues? Extended consumption time / reduced feed intake? Water intake issues? Higher consumption / reduced intake?
POST-MORTEM FINDINGS

External Exam Abnormal Notes Internal Exam Abnormal Notes


Feathers Air Sacs / Lungs/Ribs
Skin Brain
Legs Bursa
Keel Crop
Head Proventriculus
Eyes Eyes
Ears Femoral Head
Nostrils Gizzard
Beak/Mouth Heart
Body weight/Condition Liver
cloaca Spleen
CONCLUSIONS / NEXT STEPS: Trachea / Esophagus / Syrinx
Intestines / Ceca / Cecal Tonsils
Lungs
Kidneys / Ureters
Leg Joints / Tendons

Prepared By: Farm Manager _____________________ Checked By: Area Manager _____________________

Verified By: Technical Manager _____________________ Designed By: Dr. Syed M. Nawaz Shah

Technical Manager Faisal Group of


Companies Multan.

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