MSD Manual
Please confirm that you are a health care professional
Yes
No
honeypot link
skip to main content
MSD
Manual
Veterinary Manual
The trusted provider of veterinary information since 1955
A
A
A
Search
Search
A-Z
A
A
A
HOME
VETERINARY CONTENT
Common Veterinary Topics
Behavior
Circulatory System
Clinical Pathology and Procedures
Digestive System
Dog Owners
Ear Disorders
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Endocrine System
Exotic and Laboratory Animals
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Generalized Conditions
Immune System
Integumentary System
Management and Nutrition
Metabolic Disorders
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System
Pharmacology
Poultry
Public Health
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Special Subjects
Toxicology
Urinary System
Resources
Videos
Figures
Images
Quizzes
View All Resources
PET HEALTH & WELLNESS
Understanding Your Pet's Health
Dog Owners
Cat Owners
Horse Owners
Bird Owners
All Other Pets
Special Subjects
User Guide
Glossary
RESOURCES
Abbreviations
Audio
Case Studies
Clinical Calculators
Figures
Glossary
Images
Infographics
Quizzes
Reference Guides
Tables
Videos
QUIZZES & CASES
Quizzes
More Quizzes
Cases
More Case Studies
ABOUT
Overview
History
The Manuals Staff
Editorial Board and Reviewers
Contributors
Content Providers
Partners
User Guide
Social Media
FAQ
Contact Us
Disclaimer
Privacy
Terms of use
Contact Us
Human Health Manuals
VETERINARY
PET
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Veterinary
/
Exotic and Laboratory Animals
/
...
/
Backyard Poultry
/
Backyard Poultry
Expand all
Collapse all
Backyard Poultry
Physical Examination of Backyard Poultry
Venipuncture and Blood Collection
Management of Backyard Poultry
Environment
Nutrition
Laying and Reproduction in Backyard Poultry
Incubation and Hatching of Eggs
Vaccination of Backyard Poultry
Common Management-related Diseases in Backyard Poultry
Cannibalism
Trauma
Fatty Liver
Cage Layer Fatigue (Osteoporosis)
Cloacal Prolapse or “Vent Blow-Out”
Egg Binding
Common Infectious Diseases in Backyard Poultry
Parasitism
Viral Diseases
Avian Encephalomyelitis
Avian Influenza
Fowlpox
Infectious Bronchitis
Marek Disease
Newcastle Disease
Bacterial Infections
Colibacillosis
Mycoplasmosis (Chronic Respiratory Disease)
Salmonellosis
Fungal Diseases
Aspergillosis
Favus
Antibiotic Usage