Blood chemistry analysis could reduce turkey mortality

The test could objectively predict disease before it occurs.

Elizabeth Doughman

July 18, 2023

Turkeys Indoors

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Blood parameter tests could objectively measure the health status of a turkey flock before clinical signs appear, revealed research funded by the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

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