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Chicken (Domestic) Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Chicken (Domestic)

AVIAN_POULTRY· Lifespan: 5-10 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Marek's Disease	Ubiquitous exposure	6 weeks-6 months	LIFE THREATENING	PCR, histopathology
Egg Yolk Peritonitis	Common in laying hens	Laying age (5+ months)	LIFE THREATENING	Coelomic palpation, radiographs, ultrasound
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG)	Common in backyard flocks	Any age	MODERATE RISK	PCR, plate agglutination

Fast 8-12 hrs (crop must be empty — aspiration risk). Isoflurane induction. Position with keel elevated, never on back for extended period.