The context shared in this Hobby Farms article is the testing of show chickens. However, the information is relevant as animal health pros monitor avian flu risk and incidence. Birds whose rapid whole-blood plate tests yield positive results are called reactors and are subject to quarantine, including the whole flock.
Even if a chicken looks perfectly healthy, it still requires testing for diseases.” – Ana Hotaling
Source: Hobby Farms, February 23, 2022. Link.
INSIGHTS: Easter 2022 is April 17 this year. Only a month away, baby chicks are arriving in farm stores. Veterinarians and Extension pros would be wise to offer guidance about adding chicks to flocks, health checks and quarantining new birds from current flock populations.