Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Avian Influenza - Clinical Signs

Signs

Chickens

Turkeys

Ducks
and Geese

Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza

• decreased feed consumption

• depression, huddling, closed eyes

• coughing and sneezing

• decrease egg production

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

• decreased feed consumption

• marked depression, ruffled feathers

• mild to severe coughing and sneezing

• decreased or halted egg production

• sudden death

• lack of coordination, inability to stand or walk

• excessive thirst

• swollen wattles and combs

• difficulty breathing

• excessive tearing

• watery greenish diarrhea