Diagnosis of Disease Problems
Many of the same signs of illness occur in flocks with a variety of different diseases. It is important for small flock producers to get an accurate diagnosis in order to be able to treat the remaining birds. Submission to a diagnostic laboratory is recommended. Typically each state has one or more veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Both diagnostic labs in Kentucky require that submissions go through a referring veterinarian.
University of Kentucky's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
| Shipping address: 1490 Bull Lea Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 |
Mailing address: P.O. Box 14125 Lexington, KY 40512-4125 |
| Phone: (859) 257-8283 Fax: (859) 255-1624 |
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Receiving Hours: |
| Diagnostic Services Coordinator: Dr. Deborah Williams (859) 257-7112 deborah.maples@uky.edu |
Breathitt Veterinary Center, Murray State University
Form for submitting birds for necropsy
| Shipping address: 101 MSU Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42241 |
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2000 Hopkinsville, KY 42241 |
| Phone: (270) 886-3959 Fax: (270) 886-4295 |
Avian Pathologist: Dr. Carey Laster |
