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Marek's Disease

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MAREK'S DISEASE

MATTHEW, KONNER, LUIS, ZANE

IS IT CONTAGIOUS?

YES HIGHLY!

HOW DO THEY GET IT

  • It's contagious
  • Can be caused by the herpes virus
  • Spread by dust and feathers

HOW TO PREVENT IT

  • Vaccination
  • Raise chicks away from the adults

CAN HUMANS GET IT

HUMANS CANNOT CONTRACT THIS DISEASE

SYMPTOMS

  • Tumors of most organs
  • Paralysis
  • Irregular pupil
  • Iris of the eye turns grey