Why Would a Turkey Suddenly Die? A Deep Dive into Sudden Death Syndrome in Turkeys
Over the course of two days, the daily mortality rate of a flock of 5600 31-week-old hens raised by a turkey breeder suddenly increased. This higher mortality rate corresponded with the handling and moving of the hens 1 to 2 days before. No clinical illness was seen in the hens before carcasses were discovered. The … Read more