| poultry diseases | Diseases of birds which are raised as a source of meat or eggs for human consumption and are usually found in barnyards, hatcheries, etc. The concept is differentiated from bird diseases which is for diseases of birds not considered poultry and usually found in zoos, parks, and the wild. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| poultry handler's disease | Extrinsic allergic alveolitis similar to bird-breeder's lung, caused by inhalation of particulate emanations from domesticated fowl such as chickens and turkeys. (05 Mar 2000) |
| poultry products | Food products manufactured from poultry. (12 Dec 1998) |
| poultryman's itch | Eruption due to infestation with the mite, Dermanyssus gallinae. (05 Mar 2000) |