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Chickens
At Arizona Livestock Veterinarians, we specialize in providing comprehensive veterinary care for chickens whether they are part of a large commercial flock or a beloved backyard coop. Our team of experienced veterinarians is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of your poultry through expert medical care, preventive health programs, and personalized advice. We understand the unique challenges and joys of raising chickens and are here to support you with services ranging from routine check-ups and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and treatments. Trust us to help your chickens thrive and keep your flock healthy and productive.
Procedures, Labs, and Services
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Available Emergency Veterinary Services for Chickens
Things happen, and sometimes your chickens need emergency veterinary services. Whether it’s an injury or illness, we’re here to help. Call Arizona Livestock Veterinary Practice at (480) 604-2303 today to get emergency service for your chicken.
Mobile Veterinary Services For Chickens
We are a mobile veterinary practice, we bring everything we need to take care of your animals at your home, farm, or ranch.
Cities we serve include:
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Respiratory illnesses are extremely common in chickens, both backyard and large poultry operations.
It is extremely important to monitor your flock for signs of respiratory disease such as:
- Ocular discharge
- Nasal discharge
- Oral masses or ulcerations
- Snicking (sneezing), coughing
- Gaping
- Rapid breathing
Call Arizona Livestock if you notice any of the above clinical signs to schedule an appointment.
Interstate movement of livestock requires a recent health certificate before movement. Each state has separate requirements for movements and those can be found at Interstate Livestock Movement.
If you are planning to travel to a different state with your animals, we can help! Fill out the the form at the this link. When you submit it, our office will reach out to you to help get you prepared to move your animals.
NPIP stands for National Poultry Improvement Plan. Information on becoming an NPIP certified flock can be found here.
The objective of the NPIP is to provide a cooperative federal-state program through which to effectively apply new technology to the improvement of poultry and poultry products by establishing standards for the evaluation (testing) of poultry breeding stock, baby chicks, poults, and hatching eggs with respect to freedom from certain diseases.
Yes! Poultry do have parasites to look out for both internally and externally!
It is important to keep a close eye on the overall health of your birds! If you are noticing feather loss, excessive picking, visible lice or mites, diarrhea, or weight loss it may be time to evaluate for parasites!