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The interval estimate of any variable is known as the prediction interval. It helps decide if a point estimate is dependable.
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Biochemical Reference Intervals for Backyard Hens.

Melissa M Board¹, Rocio Crespo^2,3, Devendra H Shah²

¹Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA.

Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

|May 22, 2019

Summary

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New blood chemistry reference intervals were established for backyard chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus). This research addresses the growing need for veterinary diagnostics in urban and suburban flocks, improving hen health management.

Keywords:

Gallus gallus domesticus avian backyard poultry biochemistry chicken hen reference intervals

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Science
Comparative Pathology

Background:

Backyard poultry keeping is increasingly popular in urban and suburban areas.
This trend necessitates veterinary services and reliable laboratory reference intervals for healthy backyard hens.
Existing reference intervals for Gallus gallus domesticus may not accurately reflect backyard flocks.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish blood chemistry reference intervals specific to backyard chicken flocks.
To provide veterinarians with validated diagnostic data for this growing demographic.
To assess the potential for veterinary diagnostic test utilization by flock owners.

Main Methods:

133 adult, actively laying hens from 34 backyard flocks in Western Washington were sampled.
Blood samples were collected via medial metatarsal venipuncture between June and August 2016.
Blood chemistry was analyzed using a VetScan VS2, packed cell volume via microhematocrit tubes, and reference intervals calculated using nonparametric methods.

Main Results:

New blood chemistry reference intervals were developed for backyard hens.
Seven previously published reference intervals for Gallus gallus domesticus could not be validated for backyard hens.
47% of participating flock owners expressed willingness to pay for blood tests if recommended by a veterinarian.

Conclusions:

The established reference intervals are crucial for accurate veterinary diagnosis in backyard chickens.
Current reference intervals may be inadequate for this population, highlighting the need for specific data.
There is a potential market for veterinary blood testing services among backyard poultry owners.