Cornell University’s Poultry Disease Atlas is a valuable resource designed to help veterinarians, poultry producers, and students in diagnosing and understanding poultry diseases. This atlas provides high-quality images and descriptions of various poultry diseases, focusing on both clinical and pathological presentations. It serves as a practical reference tool for identifying disease symptoms and understanding their progression in poultry species such as chickens, turkeys, and other birds.
Key features of the Cornell Poultry Disease Atlas include:
- Visual Aids: The atlas offers detailed photographs of disease lesions, both gross and microscopic, which help users identify diseases based on visual inspection during necropsy or clinical examination.
- Comprehensive Coverage: It covers a wide range of diseases affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and other systems in poultry. This includes bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections, as well as nutritional and environmental disorders.
- Diagnostic Support: The atlas aids in differential diagnosis by providing side-by-side comparisons of lesions caused by different diseases, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Educational Resource: For students preparing for veterinary exams like the NAVLE or those specializing in avian medicine, the atlas serves as an educational tool that bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical cases.
The Poultry Disease Atlas is part of Cornell’s efforts to support poultry health management and education, offering accessible, evidence-based information to help improve the health and productivity of poultry flocks.
Buckles, E., Ruiz, J., Korich, J., Torres, A., Banda, A., Mondal, S., Lucio-Martínez, B. (2024, September). Atlas of Avian Diseases. Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/avian-atlas/#/
