Introduction
An association has been shown between green discolouration of the livers of turkey growers at slaughter and the occurrence of inflammatory lesions of bones and/or joints. The green discolouration is used to identify carcases that require closer inspection of the other tissues.
Signs
- None.
Post-mortem lesions
- Green discolouration of the liver at slaughter.
Diagnosis
Lesions. Gram-variable pleomorphic bacteria have been isolated from affected livers and bones.
Treatment
Not applicable – only identified at slaughter.
Prevention
Unknown.