Chapter 4 - Airsacculitis

Airsacculitis, or inflammation of the air sacs, is also one of the more common causes for condemnation (see Figure 4.1). In the live bird it is characterized by watery eyes, coughing, and generalized respiratory distress. Although improper vaccine selection or administration may be involved in triggering airsacculitis, it isusually the result of poor air quality, improper temperatures, poor drinker management, and/or severe environmental stress.