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Avian: Necropsy

1. For suspected flock problems, submit 6 clinically affected adult birds or up to 25 affected chicks. Cull birds are inappropriate. Place birds in a suitable container which provides adequate space and ventilation.
   
   
2. For problems involving excessive mortality, submit 6 fresh dead adult birds or up to 25 fresh dead chicks. Do not submit decomposed birds.
   
   
3. For individual bird submissions, wet the carcass with water, wrap it in wet paper and place it in a plastic bag. Keep the sample refrigerated until submitted.
   
   
4. Only those dead birds which cannot be submitted to the ADDL within 48 hours of death should be frozen.

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