Share flock age, mortality trend and visible signs.
Poultry health advisory
Post-Mortem & Diagnosis
An on-farm post-mortem can help identify a likely issue within hours. Findings are considered with flock age, mortality pattern and vaccination history, with laboratory work where useful.
What it coversAreas of focus
Areas of focus
for your farm.
Advice is shaped around the flock and the practical conditions on the farm.
- Examine fresh deaths and sick culls systematically
- Read lesions alongside age and mortality trend
- Consider samples for laboratory confirmation
- Use findings to review treatment and prevention
How it worksA practical review,
A practical review,
step by step.
Each step moves from your farm information toward practical next guidance.
Arrange examination of several fresh birds when possible.
Review findings and decide whether laboratory confirmation helps.
Use the diagnosis to guide treatment and prevention changes.
Problems it addressesUnderstand the issue,
Understand the issue,
then choose a next step.
A single bird may not show the whole picture. Looking at several fresh birds with flock history can clarify likely causes and help avoid treating by guesswork.
Discuss your farmGet guidance
Get guidance
for your flock.
Share your shed and flock context to discuss a suitable next step.